Introduction to Baby Food Guidelines

What is the recommended approach for introducing new foods to infants?

Introduce new foods randomly without any specific pattern or timeline.
Introduce a variety of new foods simultaneously to expose the infant to diverse flavors early on.
Introduce multiple new foods at once to identify allergies quickly.
Introduce one new food at a time, spacing out the introduction by 2-3 days to observe for allergies. (correct)

According to the information provided, which statement is true regarding the recommended portion sizes for infants in the first two years?

Portion sizes should be based solely on the infant's weight, not age.
Larger, less frequent portions are preferred to minimize feeding times.
Portion sizes should be consistent throughout the first two years, regardless of age.
Smaller, more frequent portions are recommended in the first two years. (correct)

Which nutrient's requirement during pregnancy is primarily related to fetal development and accumulation in fetal tissues?

Vitamin D
Iodine (correct)
Zinc
Selenium

According to the provided information, which statement is true regarding the requirement for calcium during lactation?

Calcium requirement increases due to increased bone resorption and decreased urinary excretion. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient's requirement during pregnancy is primarily related to maintaining maternal plasma concentration and preventing deficiency?

Vitamin C (D) Signup and view all the answers

According to the information provided, which statement is true regarding the requirement for protein during lactation?

Protein requirement increases to support milk production and maintain maternal muscle mass. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient's requirement during pregnancy is primarily related to preventing neural tube defects (NTDs)?

Folate (B) Signup and view all the answers

According to the provided information, which statement is true regarding the requirement for iron during lactation?

Iron requirement increases for adolescent mothers due to their continued growth and development. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient's requirement during pregnancy is primarily related to supporting increased energy utilization and growth?

Niacin (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for the increase in heart rate and cardiac output during pregnancy?

Cardiac hypertrophy (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which nutrient's excretion increases in pregnant individuals due to changes in renal function?

Glucose (A) Signup and view all the answers

What physiological change occurs to meet increased oxygen demands during pregnancy?

Increase in ventilation (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which dietary behavior can be impacted by changes in smell and taste during pregnancy?

Altered food preferences (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why does nausea and vomiting typically occur between the 6th and 12th week of pregnancy?

Elevated estrogen levels (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key predictor of pregnancy outcome related to physiological changes?

Nausea and vomiting (A) Signup and view all the answers

Why should vegetarians and vegans monitor their intake of essential nutrients during lactation?

'To ensure adequate nutrient supply in breast milk' (A) Signup and view all the answers

'Why are energy requirements higher for lactating women?'

'To support energy expenditure related to milk production' (A) Signup and view all the answers

'How do various nutrients impact breast milk composition?'

'By affecting milk's nutritional content' (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a risk associated with the inappropriate feeding of milk substitutes during infancy?

'Increased risk of bottle caries' (B) Signup and view all the answers

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