33 Questions
What period involves the introduction of semi-solid foods with high milk consumption?
Transitional Period
What is the primary reason cow's milk is not recommended in the first year of life?
Risk of allergy
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?
95%
What is used to assess appropriate weight for height after 2 years of age?
BMI
What does a movement across two or more percentile lines on growth charts potentially indicate?
Growth disturbance
How many different time points are recommended for measuring weight in infants up to 1 year of age?
6
Which type of milk feeding poses an increased risk of allergy if introduced before 6 months of age?
Partly skimmed milk feeding
What is the period where most food consumed by infants resembles that of adults?
"Modified Adult Period"
In infants, what does a drop in weight that is not regained within a 3-4 week period potentially indicate?
"Growth disturbance"
What does cluster feeding refer to?
Shifting from feeding every few hours to every hour or in spurts
What is a risk associated with using plant-based beverages like soy or rice milk as milk substitutes for infants?
Low energy density compared to infant formula
Why is goat's milk not recommended as an alternative for infant formula?
Higher protein content leads to dehydration and higher renal solute load
What is a potential consequence of overdilution or underdilution of formula for infants?
Failure to thrive due to inadequate nutrition
What change typically occurs in infant feeding frequency as their stomach capacity increases?
Feeding frequency decreases as volume increases
What is the primary concern with the use of inappropriate milk substitutes for infants?
Failure to thrive due to imbalanced nutrient intake
What is a potential risk of introducing solid foods too early to an infant?
Growth faltering
What is a critical sign of readiness for introducing solid foods to an infant?
Recognizing cues to progress feedings
What is an outcome of introducing solid foods too late to an infant?
Growth faltering
Which infant feeding position is associated with discomfort, possible choking, and ear infections?
Lying down flat
How much solid food is typically recommended for an infant at each meal when first introduced around 6 months?
1-2 tablespoons
What is an appropriate indicator to monitor infant growth beyond growth charts?
Biochemical/laboratory measurements
In what order do infants typically gain control of body parts as part of motor development?
Head, middle, legs
At what stage do infants construct ideas based on experiences through their senses?
Sensorimotor stage
When is spoon feeding considered appropriate for infants?
When the baby can sit and has head and neck control
What does delayed achievement of developmental milestones in infants potentially indicate?
Underlying problems that need attention
What does an increase in energy needs correspond to in infant motor development?
Increased movement capabilities
What is the recommended approach when introducing new foods to infants?
Introduce one new food at a time and wait 2-3 days before adding another
What is the recommended milk intake for infants between 9-12 months of age?
600-800 mL per day
What is the recommended approach to transitioning infants from breast milk/formula to a regular diet?
Gradual transition from breast milk/formula to regular diet
What is the recommended approach to introducing new foods to infants?
Introduce one new food at a time and wait 2-3 days before adding another
When should infants typically be able to control a cup and the movement of their tongue?
By 10-12 months of age
What is the recommended approach to introducing juice or formula by cup to infants?
Introduce juice or formula by cup after 1 year of age
What is the recommended approach to introducing new textures of foods to infants?
Gradually eliminate strained foods and introduce chopped and well-cooked table foods
Learn about the major changes in weight gain that need to be monitored regularly in infants during the first five years of life. Understand how nutrition, growth, and regular measurements at different time points help predict future growth patterns.
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