Infant Nutrition

Which food should infants avoid for the first year?

• Carrots

• Bread

• Honey

• Juice

New foods should be introduced every

• Day

• 1-2 days

• 2-3 days

• 3-5 days

Infants under one year of age generally do not need which of the following in their diet

• Meat

• Rice

• Water

• Juice

Why should new foods be introduced one at a time to an infant?

• There is a risk of a food jag

• There is a risk of malnutrition

• There is a risk of a food allergy

• All of the above

What is an indicator that an infant is ready for solid food?

• They are 4-6 months old

• They can sit with support

• They can control their head movements

• All of the above

To finely grind solid foods into a thick paste

• chop

• mince

• dice

• puree

Which nutrient is essential for brain development, absorbing vitamins A, D, E, & K, and regulating body temperature?

• Carbs

• Fats

• Water

• Proteins

Infants need Vitamin D for all of the following reasons except

• Prevent Rickets

• Promote Calcium absorption

• Prevent eye damage

• Promote Proper Tooth Formation and Cavity Prevention

Why is protein important for infants?

• It helps the body make enzymes and antibodies

• It prevents tooth decay

• It promotes new tissue growth and repairs damaged tissue

• Both a & c

Commercial baby food would be a better option than homemade baby food for

• busy families

• parents who want to feed their baby healthier food

• parents who want to know exactly what nutrients their baby is getting

• b & c