Nutrition During Infancy

Question 1

What period of infancy is considered Early Term?

Answer 1

37 weeks through 38 weeks and 6 days.

Question 2

What period of infancy is considered Full Term?

Answer 2

39 weeks through 40 weeks and 6 days.

Question 3

What period of infancy is considered Late Term?

Answer 3

41 weeks through 41 weeks and 6 days.

Question 4

What period of infancy is considered Post Term?

Answer 4

42 weeks and beyond.

Question 5

What 3 metrics are standard for newborn growth assessment?

Answer 5

Weight
Length (height)
Head Circumference

Question 6

The WHO growth chart is used for infants of what age?

Answer 6

0-2 years old

Question 7

The CDC growth chart is used for infants of what age?

Answer 7

2-18 years old

Question 8

When does the biggest growth spurt occur during infant development?

Answer 8

0-3 months

Question 9

By 4 to 6 months of infancy, a child’s weight should ____ ?

Answer 9

Double

Question 10

By 1 year of infancy, a child’s weight should _____ ?

Answer 10

Triple

Question 11

What is the BMR of an infant (relative to adults)?

Answer 11

Twice that of adults

Question 12

During developmental milestones of infancy, at 1 month what occurs?

Answer 12

Lifts Head

Question 13

During developmental milestones of infancy, at 3 months what occurs?

Answer 13

Holds head up & starts to roll over.

Question 14

During developmental milestones of infancy, at 6 months what occurs?

Answer 14

Sitting
Starts Crawling
Teething

Question 15

During developmental milestones of infancy, at 12 months what occurs?

Answer 15

Start to Walk

Question 16

In early infancy, protein & fat digestions is by in large limited to what source?

Answer 16

Breast Milk

Question 17

When does the digestion of disaccharides reach adult level?

Answer 17

20-22 weeks

Question 18

Energy needs for 0-6 months is calculated by?

Answer 18

90kcal / kg / day

Question 19

Energy needs for 7-12 months is calculated by?

Answer 19

80kcal / kg / day

Question 20

Protein needs for 0-6 months is calculated by?

Answer 20

1.5 g / kg / day (9.1g)

Question 21

Protein needs for 7-12 months is calculated by?

Answer 21

1.2 - 1.5 g / kg / day (11g)

Question 22

What is the kCal value of 100ml serving size of breast milk?

Answer 22

65 kCal

Question 23

What is the difference between foremilk and hindmilk?

Answer 23

Foremilk contains colostrum (rich in antibodies)

Question 24

Why is breastmilk more advantageous then formula?

Answer 24

• Better immune system maturation
• Anti-inflammatory factors
• Hypoallergic
• Reduces risk of pediatric overweight
• Help Fe Absorption

Question 25

Standard infant formulas contain what ingredients?

Answer 25

• cow’s milk w/o butterfat
• vegetable oils

Question 26

3 brands of infant formula are?

Answer 26

Similac
Enfamil
Good Start

Question 27

What is the primary downfall to soy-based infant formula?

Answer 27

Soy Phytate interfere with mineral (specifically Fe) absorption

Question 28

Soy-based infant formula is not recommended for _____ ?

Answer 28

Premature Infants

Question 29

What types of milk are not recommended for infant feeding?

Answer 29

Goat’s Milk
Evaporated Milk Formulas
Whole Cow’s Milk
Skim or Low Fat Milk

Question 30

What is the supplement dose for vitamin K?

Answer 30

Single dose @ birth: IM 0.5-1.0 mg

Question 31

What is the supplement dose of vitamin D?

Answer 31

400 IU

Question 32

What is the supplement dose of Iron?

Answer 32

1 mg/kg/d by 4-6 month breast-fed infants

Question 33

What is the supplemnt dose of Flouride?

Answer 33

0.25 mg/d

Question 34

When should an infant begin weaning from breast feeding?

Answer 34

after 6 months, up to to 2 years.

Question 35

What age can a child start consuming regular cow milk?

Answer 35

12 months