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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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; (A)</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; (B)</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 (A)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (B)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Growth faltering (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Lying down flat (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Biochemical/laboratory measurements (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Sensorimotor stage (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

<p>Increased movement capabilities (A)</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 (C)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (C)</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 (D)</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 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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