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Lesson 19: Life Cycle: Lactation and Infancy
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Objective
a. fewer kcalories than formula fed infants.
b. more kcalories than formula fed infants.
c. more iron than formula fed infants.
d. less iron than formula fed infants.
a. less energy.
b. more energy.
c. more iron.
d. less iron.
d
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3.
a
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4.
One of the ways you can tell if an infant is getting enough food is
Indications that an infant is getting enough food are
a. six to eight wet diapers/day.
b. one bowel movement/day.
c. infant is alert and happy.
d. any of the above.
a. by the number of wet diapers/day.
b. if the infant is gaining two lbs./week.
c. if the infant sleeps through the night by three weeks of age.
d. by the number of feedings/day.
b
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6.
Compared to breast feeding women, formula feeding women
a. has the same nutrient requirements as non-lactating women.
b. needs more nutrients than non-lactating women.
c. has the same nutrient requirements as lactating women.
d. has a greater need for water than lactating women.
a. have identical nutrient needs.
b. have fewer nutrient needs.
c. need more water.
d. need less water.
a. as soon as they can sit up.
b. after the age of 12 months.
c. who are eating solid foods.
d. any of the above.
c
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8.
The recommended age to introduce cow’s milk to infants is
a. four to six months.
b. six to 12 months.
c. after 12 months.
d. after two years.
a
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1.
Research has shown that breastfed infants probably need
a. after they’ve been weaned.
b. at about six months.
c. at three months.
d. they don’t – they get enough iron from breast milk.
a. will cause the infant to develop a sweet tooth.
b. causes more allergic reactions.
c. has little impact on future food preferences.
d. causes excess weight gain in the infant.
a. doesn’t seem to matter.
b. is fruits then vegetables.
c. is vegetables then fruits.
d. is to mix them together at the same meal.
a. inhibit the quality of milk produced.
b. cause greater milk production.
c. inhibit the let-down reflex.
d. cause weight loss in the infant.
a. triggers the release of milk from the breasts.
b. can be inhibited by physical or emotional stress.
c. occurs after the baby is born and is temporary.
d. a and b.
Objective
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14.
Cite one guideline to determine if an infant is getting enough food.
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15.
Cow’s milk can be given after what age?
Answer
* Appropriate weight gain
12 months (one year)