Infant Feeding and Health

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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of under-nutrition in infants and young children?

Decreased risk of stunting (correct)
Increased risk of child deaths
Higher disease burden in children
Impaired developmental potential

What percentage of children under 5 years of age in developing countries are wasted?

35%
32%
10% (correct)
5%

How many deaths in children younger than 5 years are estimated to be caused by sub-optimal breastfeeding?

35%
32%
1.4 million (correct)
10%

Which of the following is an advantage of breastfeeding?

Breast milk stimulates lactobacillus bifidus (B) Signup and view all the answers

When should solid feedings be introduced to a baby?

At 6 months of age (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for breastfeeding?

HIV infection (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended calorie requirement for infants on formula feeding?

100-120 kcal/kg (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended alternative to breast milk for infants?

Rice Gruel (D) Signup and view all the answers

At what age is complementary feeding (weaning) typically introduced to infants?

4-6 months (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of feeding problems in infants?

Maternal death (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency of feeds for infants during the first week of life?

6-10 feeds (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of under-nutrition in infants and young children?

Enhanced developmental potential (A) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children under 5 years of age in developing countries are stunted?

32% (C) Signup and view all the answers

How many deaths in children younger than 5 years are estimated to be caused by sub-optimal breastfeeding?

1.4 million (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of fluid per kilogram of body weight for infants?

130-190 ml/kg (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a recommended alternative to breast milk for infants?

Low Fat Milk (A) Signup and view all the answers

At what age is complementary feeding (weaning) typically introduced to infants?

6 months (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of feeding problems in infants?

Maternal death (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal time to initiate breastfeeding in a healthy term neonate?

Within 1 hour after birth (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of colostrum?

It is rich in immunoglobulins (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of breastfeeding?

Increases the risk of dental caries (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of breast milk's anti-infective factors?

Breast milk inhibits the growth of E. coli, staphylococci, and Candida albicans (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about infant feeding practices?

Optimal infant feeding practices are effective interventions to improve child health (C) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children under 5 years of age in developing countries are stunted?

10% (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many deaths in children younger than 5 years are estimated to be caused by sub-optimal breastfeeding?

1.4 million (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an advantage of breastfeeding?

Breast milk stimulates the growth of Lactobacillus bifidus (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of breast milk's anti-infective factors?

Breast milk contains antibodies against E. coli and staphylococci (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a contraindication for breastfeeding?

Severe illness in the mother (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of formula feeding?

Formula feeding is associated with a higher incidence of otitis media (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of fluid per kilogram of body weight for infants?

130-190ml/kg (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency of feeds for infants during the first week of life?

6-10 feeds per day (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount per feeding for infants aged 2 weeks?

60-90ml (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is whole cow's milk not recommended for infants?

Protein content much higher than in breast milk increasing solute load (D) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of child deaths is associated with under-nutrition?

30% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of deaths caused by sub-optimal breastfeeding in children younger than 5 years?

1.4 million (B) Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of children under 5 years of age in developing countries are stunted?

30% (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended age to start solid feedings for infants?

6 months (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the ideal time to initiate breastfeeding in a healthy term neonate?

Immediately after birth (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended calorie requirement for infants on formula feeding?

100-120kcal/kg (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of fluid per kilogram of body weight for infants?

20-30ml/kg (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended amount of fluid per kilogram of body weight for infants?

130-190ml/kg (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended frequency of feeds for infants during the first week of life?

6-10 feeds (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why is whole cow's milk not recommended for infants?

Protein content much higher than in breast milk increasing solute load (C) Signup and view all the answers

When should solid feedings be introduced to a baby?

4-6 months of age (D) Signup and view all the answers

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Which of the following is NOT a consequence of under-nutrition in infants and young children?

What percentage of children under 5 years of age in developing countries are wasted?

How many deaths in children younger than 5 years are estimated to be caused by sub-optimal breastfeeding?

Which of the following is an advantage of breastfeeding?

When should solid feedings be introduced to a baby?

Which of the following is a contraindication for breastfeeding?

What is the recommended calorie requirement for infants on formula feeding?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended alternative to breast milk for infants?

At what age is complementary feeding (weaning) typically introduced to infants?

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of feeding problems in infants?

What is the recommended frequency of feeds for infants during the first week of life?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of under-nutrition in infants and young children?

What percentage of children under 5 years of age in developing countries are stunted?

How many deaths in children younger than 5 years are estimated to be caused by sub-optimal breastfeeding?

What is the recommended amount of fluid per kilogram of body weight for infants?

Which of the following is NOT a recommended alternative to breast milk for infants?

At what age is complementary feeding (weaning) typically introduced to infants?

Which of the following is NOT a potential cause of feeding problems in infants?

What is the ideal time to initiate breastfeeding in a healthy term neonate?

Which of the following is a characteristic of colostrum?

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of breastfeeding?

Which of the following is a characteristic of breast milk's anti-infective factors?

Which of the following is true about infant feeding practices?

What percentage of children under 5 years of age in developing countries are stunted?

How many deaths in children younger than 5 years are estimated to be caused by sub-optimal breastfeeding?

Which of the following is an advantage of breastfeeding?

Which of the following is a characteristic of breast milk's anti-infective factors?

Which of the following is a contraindication for breastfeeding?

Which of the following is a characteristic of formula feeding?

What is the recommended amount of fluid per kilogram of body weight for infants?

What is the recommended frequency of feeds for infants during the first week of life?

What is the recommended amount per feeding for infants aged 2 weeks?

Why is whole cow's milk not recommended for infants?

What percentage of child deaths is associated with under-nutrition?

What is the estimated number of deaths caused by sub-optimal breastfeeding in children younger than 5 years?

What percentage of children under 5 years of age in developing countries are stunted?

What is the recommended age to start solid feedings for infants?

What is the ideal time to initiate breastfeeding in a healthy term neonate?

What is the recommended calorie requirement for infants on formula feeding?

What is the recommended amount of fluid per kilogram of body weight for infants?

What is the recommended amount of fluid per kilogram of body weight for infants?

What is the recommended frequency of feeds for infants during the first week of life?

Why is whole cow's milk not recommended for infants?

When should solid feedings be introduced to a baby?

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