Pregnancy/infancy nutrition Flashcards
Describe the benefits of breastfeeding
High quality nutrition, cost effective, suppresses ovulation
What are some safe foods to feed a toddler?
Fruits, Vegetables, Grains
What are the recommended weight gain ranges for pregnant women? What are these ranges based on?
Under BMI- 28-40
Normal - 25-35
Overweight - 15-25
Obese- 11-20
These ranges are based on BMI
When would you NOT recommend a women to breastfeed
Actively using drugs, Has HIV, Consuming caffeine or nicotine
When should you begin to introduce solid food to an infant? What could potentially happen if you introduce solid foods to early?
When the infants digestive system and kidneys have matured.
Risk of chronic disease
Know the increased calorie needs per trimester of pregnancy
350-450 kcals
why should a baby not be given a bottle of milk to fall asleep with?
Baby Bottle Syndrome
A disease that affects the teeth
What nutrients increase in need during pregnancy?
Nearly all
What supplements may an exclusively breastfed baby need?
Vitamin D
A shot of _____ is often given to babies at birth due to their guts being sterile
Vitamin K
describe the function of the placenta
Delivers nutrients and oxygen to the fetus
Understand food safety practices for pregnant women
No consumption of unpasteurized foods, raw or uncooked eggs and meat
what is WIC and who qualifies for it?
Special Supplemental Nutrition for Women Infants and Children
Families who meet or are below the income threshold
When is it recommended for women to begin taking folate?
First 28 days
describe caffeine recommendations during pregnancy
One to two cups
