FFL Unit 4 Infancy Nutrition

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What is the initial volume of a newborn's stomach on the first day of life?

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Less than 1 ounce

Front

Which fat is particularly important for brain and eye development in infants?

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DHA

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in an infant's diet?

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Providing energy

Front

Why should infants not be given cow's milk until they are at least one year old?

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It does not provide enough iron and has too much calcium.

Front

Which combination of symptoms might suggest that an infant is experiencing gastroesophageal reflux (GER)? Loud, continuous crying, cold feet, and clenched hands, Arching or writhing after feeding, frequent spitting up, and painful night waking, Red face, frequent spitting up, and exhaustion, Belly distension, painful blasts of crying, and stomach gas

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Arching or writhing after feeding, frequent spitting up, and painful night waking

Front

How do the bowels of a newborn contribute to the absorption of nutrients?

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Through their well-vascularized mucous membrane, promoting quick absorption.

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What role do essential amino acids play in an infant's diet, and why are they critical for healthy growth?

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The body cannot produce them, so they must be obtained from the diet for proper growth.

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Why might an infant suffering from colic experience prolonged crying after a feeding? Options: The stomach muscles are too weak to digest the food properly., Gas-producing foods or air intake during feeding cause stomach or intestinal pain., The infant lacks essential fats needed for digestion., Excessive carbohydrates in the diet lead to intestinal gas.

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Gas-producing foods or air intake during feeding cause stomach or intestinal pain.

Front

What is one environmental factor that can directly affect an infant's diet? Options: The baby's weight, Family eating habits, Baby's birth order, The baby's sleep patterns

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Family eating habits

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Which environmental factor might affect the availability of fresh produce for a family? Options: Geographic location, Cultural traditions, Socioeconomic status, Parental knowledge

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Geographic location