General Nutrition
In general how many calories for an infant?
100 Calories per kg per day
What does Calcium help with?
Helps to build up strong bones and teeth
Why do common respiratory issues occur?
Due to viruses
What is the Freshman 15?
It is the belief that college students gain 15 pounds during their freshman year
1 to 3 month Male
472-572 Calories/Day
How much protein should account for the total energy intake of an infant?
15%
What does Vitamin E take with?
Helps the body to turn food into energy
Why do ear infections occur?
Do to fluid build-up in the middle ear which causes the eardrum to become inflated
What factors in Freshman 15 contribute to weight gain?
Increased snacking
Larger meal portions
Decreased physical activity
4 to 6 month Female
508-593 Calories/Day
6 months and prior, infants should only consume _______?
Breastmilk
What does Vitamin D help with?
Help the body to absorb calcium
Why are kids more likely to have ear infections?
Kids are more likely to have ear infections because the tubes that drain fluid from their ears are smaller than adult ears
What are the gender differences in the Freshman 15?
Both men and women tend to gain weight, but men often gain more and see a larger increase in BMI
7 to 9 month Male
668-746 Calories/Day
How many hours a day are infants aged 4-6 months fed?
4-5 hours a day, or 6 to 8 times
What does Zinc help with?
Supports growth and immune function
What are the two most common types of infant diaper rash?
Diaper irritant dermatitis and diaper candidiasis
Why is Breastfeeding good for the baby?
Provides antibodies and immune cells that protect against infections
7 to 9 month Female
608-678 Calories/Day
An infant weighing 3.0kg, should have ____ calories a day?
300 calories
What does Vitamin K help for?
Vitamin K is crucial for blood clotting
How do you create hand-foot-mouth disease?
You can treat the symptoms with supportive care and fluids
Why is formula a good option?
It is convenient. It is easy to prepare and can be fed by anyone, not just the mother.
10-12 month Male
793-844 Calories/Day