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Total questions: 9
Worksheet time: 3mins
A mother of an 8 month old infant reports she is not able to continue breast feeding. She wants to know if buffalo milk can be given. Next best option would be
to give buffalo milk
to give age appropriate infant formula
to give cow's milk
either cow' milk or buffalo milk
Identify the true statements regarding breast feeding
Foremilk satisfies the thirst of the baby while hind milk is required to satisfy the nutritional demands and to ensure more milk production
In case of twins, exclusive breast feeding cannot be achieved.
Sucking and swallowing becomes coordinated in babies by 38 weeks gestation
Colostrum is a poor source of protein and immunoglobulins
Identify the correct statements.
In comparison to cow’s milk, human milk
Has essential FA and long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids. Cow’s milk mainly has saturated fats.
Has half the lactose content ( the predominant carbohydrate)
Has less protein and is predominantly caesin protein
Provides more calories per 100 ml volume
Identify the true statement(s)
The first 1,000 days of life - is a unique period of opportunity when the foundations of optimum health, growth, and neurodevelopment across the lifespan are established
Baby friendly hospital initiative promotes breast feeding and has 10 points in its agenda.
First baby friendly city in India is Hyderabad.
World breast feeding week is celebrated from 1st to 7th September every year
Identify the correct statement
Stunting is when a child has a low height for their age.
The height is at least two standard deviations below the WHO’s Child Growth Standards Median for that age.
A stunted child may also have a poorer immune system, brain function, and organ development, limiting their future productivity.
a and b are correct
a, b and c are correct
Adequacy of breast feeding can be judged by (multiple answers)
passing plenty of pale coloured urine frequently
passing 1 – 6 liquid stools per day
adequate weight gain
developing normally
Vitamins lacking in breast milk
B complex
B complex and vitamin D
Vitamin D and K
B complex and Vitamin K
examples of prelacteal feeds
honey
glucose water
distilled water
all of the above
A post natal mother had fever and is being treated for UTI with Augmentin tablets. She is worried whether breast feeding should be stopped.
yes stop for few days and restart later.
can continue breast feeding
must express breast milk and give by bottle till she is better
