Nutrition in Infancy Flashcards
healthy infant weighs
in length
2.7 - 3.2 kg (6-7 lbs) and measures 48 to 50cm
b. Birth weight doubles by ____months and
triples by ___ year of age. The need for calories
and nutrients is high to support the rapid rate of
growth.
4 to 6
1
c. Appropriate weight gain averages _____
kg per week during the 5-6 months,
approximately ____ cm (0.5in) in height per
month the last 6 months.
0.15 to 0.21
1.25
Breast milk is high in
omega-3 fatty
acids.
Weaning - developmentally, the infant is ready
for weaning from the breast or bottle to a cup
between___ months of age.
5 to 8
Introducing solid food – on the ___ month, test
his/her readiness to accept new foods by placing
a teaspoon between the lips. Avoid forcing the
baby to eat if he/she is not yet ready
4th
cows milk should be introduce until
1 year
colic
persistent crying
colic treratment
Usually resolves by 3
months of age
- Burp the infant in an
upright Position
lactose intolerance causes
Clinical findings include
abdominal distention, flatus,
and occasional diarrhea
lactose intolerance treatment
Either soy-based
casein hydrolysate
diarrhea
three loose watery stools over a 24 hr perioda
diarrhea cause
Over feeding and food
intolerances are common
cause of osmotic diarrhea.
Infectious diarrhea in the
infants are commonly by
rotavirus.
Mild diarrhea may require no
special interventions
diarrhea treatment
home with oral rehydration
solutions
given. Sports
drinks are contraindicated.
Breastfed infants should
continue nursing.
Constipation CAUSES
Constipation is not a
common problem for
breastfed infants
formula too concentrated or by inadequate carbohydrate intake
