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Chapter 16: Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood: What is the expected weight gain of an infant in the first year? What is the energy requirement for infants, ie- how many calories per kilogram does an infant require? What practices have the greatest impact on the infant’s nutrition? What nutrients ma...

Chapter 16: Nutrition in Infancy and Childhood: What is the expected weight gain of an infant in the first year? What is the energy requirement for infants, ie- how many calories per kilogram does an infant require? What practices have the greatest impact on the infant’s nutrition? What nutrients may need to be supplemented in the breast fed infant? What advantages does breast feeding have over formula? What is “nursing bottle” tooth decay Know the nutrient differences between cow’s milk compared to human breast milk. At what age can you introduce whole milk to a child? At what age is an infant ready to start solid foods? How can you help avoid allergies in infants when starting solids? What foods should be avoided when feeding infants? What are the 2 nutrients that are important for infants to get when starting solids? What characteristics might you see in children who skip breakfast? What is the most prevalent nutrient deficiency among U.S. children? High intakes of milk may lead to what deficiency in children? Know which foods most often cause allergies Know the difference between food intolerance and a food allergy Approximately what percentage of U.S. children are overweight or obese? What are the likely reasons for the increase in childhood obesity over the past 30 years? How many hours per day does the AAP recommend limiting TV to for children over 5 years? What are the recommended behaviors to help prevent obesity in children? (Table 16-9) What 2 minerals have increased needs during adolescence? Know the characteristics of adolescent food habits and intakes