Vitamins & Minerals
Results in microcytic anemia, dysphagia, fatigue, hair loss, cracked lips/tongue, pallor.
What is iron deficiency?
Preferred feeding for all infants.
What is human milk?
Vegetarians (esp vegans) tend to not get enough of this vitamin.
What is B12?
True or False? Increased diarrhea and vomiting is an automatic indication to change a patient's EN formula?
False. First, rule out other causes (infection, tube position, medications, bowel regimen, schedule/rate).
Major sources of phosphorous include grains, nuts, beans and ______.
What is dairy?
The age by which all major allergens should be introduced.
What is one year?
Method of feeding that delivers a larger amount of formula over a shorter period of time, meant to simulate a "meal".
What is a bolus?
Excessive intake of which mineral can lead to iron deficiency?
What is Calcium?
Fat-soluble vitamin that helps the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus.
What is Vitamin D?
Potentially fatal shift in electrolytes caused by initiation of nutrition support after prolonged period of malnourishment.
What is refeeding syndrome?
The best way to ensure proper intake of all micronutrients is to _____.
What is eat a variety!