Nutrition Flashcards
what are the benefits of breast feeding?
perfect nutrition for 6 months tailor made passive immunity increase development of active immune system increases development of gut mucosa suckling / bonding decrease infections nutrient rich: calcium phosphate, iron, long chain fatty acids low renal solute load low antigen load
what are the benefits from formula feeding?
no need for mum contains vitamin K accurate volume of feeds less jaundice no transmission of drugs or blood borne viruses high antigen load near perfect nutrition for 1 year
what formula would you put a baby on if they were milk protein intolerant?
nutramigen
what formula would you put a premature baby on?
nutriprem
a baby was found to be milk protein intolerant. the mother asks if she will feed her soya milk.
what would you advice?
no because soya milk cross reacts with cows milk
give nutramigen instead
when a baby is born, when should breast feeding be introduced?
within 30 mins of delivery
what volume of milk should a baby drink in order to meet their daily calcium requirements?
at least 400-500ml of fortified milk
when should an infant be weaned onto solid foods?
between 4 and 6 months
why is it important for infants to be weaned onto solid foods earlier rather than later?
solids help develop their jaw and tongue movements required for speech
infants will become more picky as they age so it is better to start before they develop the texture/taste mechanisms
if a mother is breast feeding, how would you ensure the baby is receiving adequate calcium requirements?
maternal calcium supplements - Accrete or cacit D3
if an infant is being breast fed how would you ensure they are receiving adequate vitamin D requirements?
all breast feeding babies from 1 month of age receive vitamin D supplements
