W4 Case Studies: Breastfeeding and Overweight Child with IR

Question 1

A weight loss of more than _____ lbs per week, even in women with excess fat stores, can decrease breast milk production and jeopardize nutritional status of mom and baby.

a. 4.0
b. 1.5
c. 0.5
d. 3.0

Answer 1

b 1.5.

*Lactating women typically lose 1-2 pounds per month during the first 4-6 months of lactation.

Question 2

The best diet for a lactating woman is:

a. Mediterranean diet
b. Paleo diet
c. a well-balanced, high protein, calcium, vitamins A, C and D diet.
d. Atkins

Answer 2

c. well balanced, high protein, calcium, vitamins A, C, and D.

Question 3

Supplementing ______ is recommended for lactating women to prevent sub-clinical rickets in breastfed infants.

a. vitamin A
b. vitamin D
c. vitamin C
d. zinc

Answer 3

b. vitamin D (1,000 IU/day)

Question 4

True or false? Body fat supplies an estimated 200-300kcal per day during the first 3 months of lactation.

Answer 4

True.

*An additional 500kcal per day, which is needed for lactation, must come from the diet.

Question 5

A full term newborn should feed ______ times during 24 hours.

a. 8-12 times
b. 6-10 times
c. 10-14 times

Answer 5

a. 8-12 times.
* Human milk is easily digested and empties from the infant’s stomach in 90 minutes, whereas formula empties in 3-4 hours.

Question 6

On the current CDC growth charts for children and adults, overweight BMI is defined as between the ___ and ____ percentile:

a. 80-90
b. 85-95
c. 75-90

Answer 6

b. 85-95%.

* Obesity is defined as greater than 95%.