Nutrition Flashcards
what is the best option to feed newborns?
breast milk, high levels of Abs, 7% protein is content of breast milk
when do babies need to begin vitamin supplementation?
after 6 months (Fe, Vit D)
when to ween breastfeeding?
around 15 months
under what circumstances should you not breastfeed?
- HIV,
- CMV
- malaria
- cancer drugs
what should you think if a baby presents w/atopic dermatitis?
they probably cant have regular formula, try neocate/neutranogen
caloric intake requirements of a baby and 1 year old
baby 150-200 cal/kg
1 year old 60-100 cal/kg
when can you begin to add solids?
4-6 months, cereal then yellow/green veggies
can try PB, eggs….NO HONEY
marasmus
severe caloric depression
kwashiorkor
protein deficiency
obesity definition
BMI > 95% for gender and age
normal maintenance fluid levels
0-10 kg-100 mL/kg/day
10-20 kg-1000 mL + 50ml/kg/day
10-20 kg-1500 mL + 20ml/kg/day
max of 2400ml/day
what electrolyte can you not give until urine output has been established
K
hypernatremia must be corrected slowly to….
prevent cerebral edema
when to use oral rehydration?
diarrhea, not used for shock/severe dehyrdation/uncontrolled vomiting
what type of replacement fluid should we use?
half isotonic
