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Infant Feeding and Health
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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?

    <p>Breast milk stimulates lactobacillus bifidus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should solid feedings be introduced to a baby?

    <p>At 6 months of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for breastfeeding?

    <p>HIV infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>100-120 kcal/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Rice Gruel</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>4-6 months</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Maternal death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>6-10 feeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Enhanced developmental potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>32%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1.4 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>130-190 ml/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Low Fat Milk</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Maternal death</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Within 1 hour after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of colostrum?

    <p>It is rich in immunoglobulins</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT an advantage of breastfeeding?

    <p>Increases the risk of dental caries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Breast milk inhibits the growth of E. coli, staphylococci, and Candida albicans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is true about infant feeding practices?

    <p>Optimal infant feeding practices are effective interventions to improve child health</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>10%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1.4 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an advantage of breastfeeding?

    <p>Breast milk stimulates the growth of Lactobacillus bifidus</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Breast milk contains antibodies against E. coli and staphylococci</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a contraindication for breastfeeding?

    <p>Severe illness in the mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a characteristic of formula feeding?

    <p>Formula feeding is associated with a higher incidence of otitis media</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>130-190ml/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>6-10 feeds per day</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>60-90ml</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Protein content much higher than in breast milk increasing solute load</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1.4 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>30%</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Immediately after birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>100-120kcal/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>20-30ml/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>130-190ml/kg</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>6-10 feeds</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Protein content much higher than in breast milk increasing solute load</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When should solid feedings be introduced to a baby?

    <p>4-6 months of age</p> Signup and view all the answers

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