Preconception
This is a reduced level of fertility characterized by an unusually long time for conception.
Subfertility
These two Omega-3 fatty acids are important for consumption during pregnancy for fetal brain development.
DHA and EPA
The hormone that promotes milk production.
Prolactin
It is recommended to delay the introduction of this liquid until 12 months of age due to an increased risk of iron deficiency anemia.
Cow's milk
Toddlers gain an average weight of this amount per month.
8 oz
Both undernutrition and ____________ can affect fertility.
Overnutrition
This nutrient is required to be supplemented during pregnancy due to an increase in blood volume.
Iron
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends infants be exclusively breast fed for this amount of time following birth.
6 months
An introduction to all top food allergens by this age is associated with a decreased risk of developing food allergies.
12 months
Growth charts for U.S. children two years old and up are based on these standards.
CDC
The recommended dietary allowance for folic acid in those who may become pregnant.
400mg
The recommended daily limit for caffeine consumption during pregnancy according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
200mg/day
The first milk secreted in the first few days of life.
Colostrum
This type of feeding method is done "by the baby" rather than "to the baby."
Baby led weaning
This is an important note regarding the interpretation of where a child falls on a growth curve compared to their assigned percentile.
It is more important to look at the pattern of the child's growth more so than which percentile they fall into.
This inborn error of metabolism prevents phenylalanine from converting to tyrosine.
Phenylketonuria (PKU)
A condition during pregnancy that may cause severe nausea and vomiting resulting in possible hospitalization and/or nutrition support.
Hyperemesis gravidarum
Human milk contains this many kcals per oz.
20kcals/oz
This calculation is used for preterm infants and is calculated by subtracting gestational age at birth from 40 weeks.
corrected age
According to Ellen Satters Division of Responsibility children are responsible for determining _______ and _________ to eat.
whether and how much
This hormonal disorder may cause irregular menstrual cycles, elevated levels of androgens and/or small cysts on the ovaries.
This organ facilitates nutrient transfer between the parent and the fetus.
Placenta
Exclusively breastfed infants need supplementation of this vitamin.
vitamin D
Growth charts for infants are based on these standards.
WHO standards
Utilizing the growth charts given to you:
A 4 year old boy who weighs ~38# would be classified into this percentile for weight for age.
~75th percentile