Nutrition Flashcards
Vitamin supplements for breastfeeding mothers
Vitamin D
Vitamin supplements for babies 6 months old on formula milk?
Vitamin A, C, D
Exercise (mins/day) for children capable of walking?
180 mins/day
Physical activity guidelines for age 5-18 - how many minutes of moderate/vigorous intensity exercise per day?
60 mins
Breastfeeding advantages
Improved IQ Lower obesity risk Lower maternal breast cancer risk Anti-infective agents Reduction in atopic disease
Infant formula milk
Modified cows milk
when is follow on from formula milk indicated?
After first 6 months of life
Follow on milk is not recommended
Weaning from pure milk diet - what age is this started?
6 months
Weaning from pure milk diet - what is the earliest age you can start at?
4 months
When children are getting ‘weaned’ off pure milk diet, which type of milk can be used in cooking?
Full fat unmodified cows milk
Procedure of introducing potential allergens to a baby’s diet?
Do this one at a time to make sure there is no allergic reaction
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first ___ months of life?
6 months
Change of brand of formula milk IS / IS NOT recommended?
Is not
When can full fat unmodified cows milk be used as a drink?
Start from 12 months
Semi-skimmed milk should not be given to a child until at least what age?
2 years