Nutrition and Growth

Question 1

Define estimated average requirement

Answer 1

The median energy a population requires, 50% will require more, 50% will require less

Question 2

Reference nutrient intake is suitable for what percentage of the population

Answer 2

97%

Question 3

Lower reference nutrient intake is suitable for what percentage of the population

Answer 3

3%

Question 4

Vit A requirements + food sources

Answer 4

350-400micrograms from cheese, eggs, yoghurts

Question 5

Vit C requirements + food sources

Answer 5

25-30mg from oranges, blackcurrants, potatoes

Question 6

Vit D requirements + food sources

Answer 6

7-8.5micrograms from sunlight, oily fish, eggs

Question 7

What age and what volume of infant formula do children require vit A,C and D supplements from

Answer 7

From 6 months, children on <500mls of infant formula

Question 8

From what age should breastfed children take Vit D supplements

Answer 8

2 weeks

Question 9

What supplement should breastfeeding mothers take

Answer 9

Vit D

Question 10

When should weaning begin

Answer 10

6 months

Question 11

What food should weaning start with

Answer 11

Gluten free, baby rice, mashed fruit + veg

Question 12

At what age can full fat milk be introduced

Answer 12

12 months

Question 13

At what age can semi-skimmed milk be introduced

Answer 13

2 years

Question 14

At what age can skimmed milk be introduced

Answer 14

5 years