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Baby's weight after 1-year
Weight should increase by 200% within one year (so a 7lb newborn should weigh 21 pounds at 1 year old)
Options Avaliable for feeding a newborn
Breastfeeding or Formula
How long should you wait to introduce a new food to an infant?
No sooner than 3 days (allows time to assess for possible allergies)
When can a child drink milk other than whole milk?
Not until at least 2 years old
Symptoms of Lactose Intolerance
What are: Nausea, Abdominal pain, cramping and bloating, loose stools, diarrhea, gas
What is PKU?
A rare inherited disorder that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body.
Age which males and age which females generally hit puberty
Females 11-14 (gain more body fat), and Males 13-16 (gain more muscle mass)
What foods must be avoided with PKU?
Meat, dairy, dry beans, nuts, eggs
When performing a nutrition assessment, what should you look at?
Growth Chart, BMI, cultural factors, Ask parents how appetite is.
What is Acanthosis Nigricans?
Acanthosis nigricans is a skin disorder that causes light-brown-to-black spots on the skin folds. It can be a sign of diabetes or other conditions.
How much does a baby eat? (breast fed vs. formula fed)
Breast fed babies feed every 2-3 hours and formula fed babies every 3-4 hours
What age can you switch a child to cow's milk, and what kind of milk can they drink?
12 months, and whole milk
Which age group are picky opinionated eaters?
Toddlers/Preschoolers
About how many calories a day do toddlers need?
About 1000-1400 calories a day
When do you stop bottle feeding, and practice eating using a spoon and cup?
12-18 months (when they have increased independence)
Signs that a baby is hungry
Crying, Showing rooting reflex, puckering of lips, nuzzling mothers' breasts, and moving of head side to side
Age which infants have improved pincer grasp (add proteins foods and finger foods)
8-9 months
10-12 months
6-7 months
Age when babies experience new tastes (start rice cereal with iron)
4-6 months
Advantages of Breastfeeding for Infants
Immunologic Benefits, Decreased incidence of ear infections, UTI, and other illnesses... Convenience and ready to eat, and reduces the chance of overfeeding.
3 Types of Instant formula
Ready to feed, Concentrate, and Powder (or) Cow's Milk based, Soy-based, and Protein hydrolysate formulas
Chelation therapy is a treatment for?
Lead Poisoning
Advantages of breastfeeding for Mothers
May delay return of ovulation, loss of pregnancy-associated adipose tissue and weight gain, suppresses post-partum bleeding, and decreased rate of breast cancer
How many wet diapers and bowel movements should a baby have each day?
In the first month of life, babies should wet diapers 6 or more times a day, and have at least 3-4 bowel movements each day