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Match the following nutrients with their significance in infant nutrition:
Match the following nutrients with their significance in infant nutrition:
Essential Fatty Acids = Supports brain development Vitamin D = Essential for calcium absorption Fluoride = Promotes dental health Growth Hormones = Regulates growth and metabolism
Match the following recommendations with their related aspects of infant nutrition:
Match the following recommendations with their related aspects of infant nutrition:
Fluoride Recommendations = Should begin at 6 months Vitamin D Recommendation = 400 IU per day from birth Nutrition for Growth = Adequate calorie intake to support rapid growth Essential Fatty Acids = Included in formula for term infants
Match the following infant nutritional concerns with their appropriate strategies:
Match the following infant nutritional concerns with their appropriate strategies:
Low metabolic rate = Frequent small feedings High energy needs = Calorie-dense formula Fluoride intake = Topical application and supplements Vitamin D deficiency = Sun exposure and supplements
Match the types of infant formula with their specific benefits:
Match the types of infant formula with their specific benefits:
Match the following infant developmental stages with their nutritional needs:
Match the following infant developmental stages with their nutritional needs:
Match the following essential fatty acids with their primary sources:
Match the following essential fatty acids with their primary sources:
Match the following nutrition components with their role in growth:
Match the following nutrition components with their role in growth:
Match the following recommendations for Vitamin D in infants with their criteria:
Match the following recommendations for Vitamin D in infants with their criteria:
Match the following fluoride recommendations with their age group:
Match the following fluoride recommendations with their age group:
Match the following aspects of metabolic rate in infants with their descriptions:
Match the following aspects of metabolic rate in infants with their descriptions:
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Study Notes
Infant Nutritional Guidelines
- No additional fluids or foods, including hypoallergenic options, are needed for infants before 6 months.
- Infants require appropriate nutrition without restrictions to support healthy growth and energy needs.
Infant Formulas Overview
- Standard cow milk-based formulas are used for healthy term infants aged 0-12 months (e.g., Bright Beginnings, Enfamil Premium, Similac Advance).
- Formulas for symptoms of intolerance contain partially hydrolyzed protein and reduced lactose, suitable for fussiness and spit-up (e.g., Enfamil Gentlease, Similac Sensitive).
Special Dietary Needs
- Partially hydrolyzed protein formulas are not hypoallergenic and should not be used for allergic conditions but can aid in managing fussiness (e.g., Gerber Good Start).
- Soy-based formulas are recommended for vegetarian diets and conditions like galactosemia (e.g., Bright Beginnings Soy, Enfamil Prosobee).
- Preterm infants transitioning home should use premature post-discharge formulas, higher in energy, protein, and micronutrients (e.g., Bright Beginnings Neocare).
Hypoallergenic Formulas
- Extensively hydrolyzed protein formulas are hypoallergenic, designed for cow milk and soy protein intolerance (e.g., Nutramigen, Similac Alimentum).
- Amino acid-based formulas are indicated for extreme protein hypersensitivity (e.g., Elecare, Neocate Infant).
Vitamin D Recommendations
- All infants, whether breastfed or formula-fed, should receive 400 IU of vitamin D daily to meet nutritional needs.
Sodium and Fluoride Intake
- Sodium is essential for fluid balance, with Adequate Intake (AI) set at 120 mg for infants 0-6 months and 370 mg for 7-12 months.
- Fluoride is a crucial mineral for infants, contributing to overall health.
Growth Indicators
- Infant health and growth are better indicators of dietary adequacy than just the volume of breast milk or formula consumed.
- Optimal nutrition is achieved through exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first 6 months, with continued formula use recommended until one year if breastfeeding is discontinued.
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