Infancy and Childhood Weight Gain Monitoring
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What period involves the introduction of semi-solid foods with high milk consumption?

  • Infantile Period
  • Modified Adult Period
  • Transitional Period (correct)
  • Nursing Period
  • What is the primary reason cow's milk is not recommended in the first year of life?

  • High lactose content
  • Insufficient calcium
  • Lack of fat
  • Risk of allergy (correct)
  • What percentage of children have a lower weight for age when a measurement falls on the 95th percentile line on the weight-for-age chart?

  • 90%
  • 95% (correct)
  • 50%
  • 75%
  • What is used to assess appropriate weight for height after 2 years of age?

    <p>BMI</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a movement across two or more percentile lines on growth charts potentially indicate?

    <p>Growth disturbance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many different time points are recommended for measuring weight in infants up to 1 year of age?

    <p>6</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of milk feeding poses an increased risk of allergy if introduced before 6 months of age?

    <p>Partly skimmed milk feeding</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the period where most food consumed by infants resembles that of adults?

    <p>&quot;Modified Adult Period&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In infants, what does a drop in weight that is not regained within a 3-4 week period potentially indicate?

    <p>&quot;Growth disturbance&quot;</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cluster feeding refer to?

    <p>Shifting from feeding every few hours to every hour or in spurts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a risk associated with using plant-based beverages like soy or rice milk as milk substitutes for infants?

    <p>Low energy density compared to infant formula</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is goat's milk not recommended as an alternative for infant formula?

    <p>Higher protein content leads to dehydration and higher renal solute load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential consequence of overdilution or underdilution of formula for infants?

    <p>Failure to thrive due to inadequate nutrition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change typically occurs in infant feeding frequency as their stomach capacity increases?

    <p>Feeding frequency decreases as volume increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern with the use of inappropriate milk substitutes for infants?

    <p>Failure to thrive due to imbalanced nutrient intake</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential risk of introducing solid foods too early to an infant?

    <p>Growth faltering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a critical sign of readiness for introducing solid foods to an infant?

    <p>Recognizing cues to progress feedings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an outcome of introducing solid foods too late to an infant?

    <p>Growth faltering</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which infant feeding position is associated with discomfort, possible choking, and ear infections?

    <p>Lying down flat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How much solid food is typically recommended for an infant at each meal when first introduced around 6 months?

    <p>1-2 tablespoons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an appropriate indicator to monitor infant growth beyond growth charts?

    <p>Biochemical/laboratory measurements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what order do infants typically gain control of body parts as part of motor development?

    <p>Head, middle, legs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what stage do infants construct ideas based on experiences through their senses?

    <p>Sensorimotor stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is spoon feeding considered appropriate for infants?

    <p>When the baby can sit and has head and neck control</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does delayed achievement of developmental milestones in infants potentially indicate?

    <p>Underlying problems that need attention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does an increase in energy needs correspond to in infant motor development?

    <p>Increased movement capabilities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach when introducing new foods to infants?

    <p>Introduce one new food at a time and wait 2-3 days before adding another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended milk intake for infants between 9-12 months of age?

    <p>600-800 mL per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to transitioning infants from breast milk/formula to a regular diet?

    <p>Gradual transition from breast milk/formula to regular diet</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to introducing new foods to infants?

    <p>Introduce one new food at a time and wait 2-3 days before adding another</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should infants typically be able to control a cup and the movement of their tongue?

    <p>By 10-12 months of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to introducing juice or formula by cup to infants?

    <p>Introduce juice or formula by cup after 1 year of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended approach to introducing new textures of foods to infants?

    <p>Gradually eliminate strained foods and introduce chopped and well-cooked table foods</p> Signup and view all the answers

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