Pediatrics - Israel Flashcards
how much should infant weight increase in 4-6 months?
birth weight should double
how much should infant weight increase in 12 months
birth weight should triple
how much should infant length increase by 12 months
birth length should increase by 50%
What growth chart should be used for age <2?
World Health Organization
What growth chart should be used for ages 2-20?
CDC
malnutrition definition
deficiencies OR excesses in nutrient intake, imbalance of essential nutrients or impaired nutrient utilization
results of malnutrition
wasting, stunting, underweight, obesity, micronutrient deficiencies, refeeding syndrome
how to recognize failure to thrive (growth faltering)
fall of 2 major percentiles, and weight below the 3-5th percentile
what are causes of malnutrition
inadequate caloric intake, inadequate absorption, or excessive energy expenditure
what is the caloric requirement for an infant?
85-120+ kcal/kg/day
(85-105 for <6 months) (100-120+ for preterm infant)
what is the caloric requirement for a 7-12 year old
50-75 kcal/kg/day
what is the caloric requirement for a 12-18 year old
30-50 kcal/kg/day
what is the caloric requirement for a 6-12 month old?
80-100 kcal/kg/day
what is the caloric requirement for a 1-7 year old?
75-90 kcal/kg/day
what is the protein requirement for a low birth weight/ pre-term infant
3-4g/kg/day
what is the protein requirement for an infant (1-12 months)
2-3g/kg/day
what is the caloric requirement for children?
1-10 years old:
1-2 g/kg/day
what is the caloric requirement for adescolents?
0.8-1.5 g/kg/day
AAP recommendations for breastfeeding (WHO recommendations?)
exclusive bf for 6 months, continue up to 1 year old (WHO suggests up to 2 years)
Breastfeeding advantages for newborns
optimal nutrients, decreased risk oof infections and immune-mediated diseases, psychological and cognitive advantages
breastfeeding advantages for mothers
decreased post-partum bleeding, faster time to pre-pregnancy weight, decreased risk of breast and ovarian cancer, increase child spacing, mother-infant bond
what is the caloric density of breast milk?***
20 kcal/ounce
What are contraindications to breast feeding?
active maternal TB, HIV positive, human t-lymphotropic virus, untreated brucellosis, ebola infection, use of illicit drugs, and medications
Drugs to avoid in breastfeeding
immunosuppressants, chemo, radioactive agents, others that can harm the infant