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The healthy people 2010 contains wide ranging national health goals focusing on what two major themes?
1. Increasing the quality and years of healthy life
2. Eliminating racial and ethnic disparities in health status
A specific objective related to breast feeding is to "_______"
increase the proportion of women who breast feed.
source of milk for offspring, AKA breast
Mammary gland
rounded or oblong shaped cavity present in breast
Alveoli
cells in acinus (milk gland) that are responsible for secreting milk components into ducts
Secretory cells
____ and ____ increase during puberty ; levels of both hormones increase dramatically to prepare mammary glands for lactation
Estrogen and progesterone
when milk formation begins
lactogenesis I
increased blood flow to breast ; milk "comes in"
LActogenesis II
milk composistion is stable
Lactogenesis III
stimulates milk production; released in response to suckling, stress, sleep, and sexual intercourse
prolactin
stimulates letdown; tingling of the breast may occur corresponding to contractions in milk ducts; causes uterus to contract, seal blood vessels and shrink in size
Oxytocin
Human milk is the only food needed by the majority of healthy infants for~ 6 months ; It nurtures and protects infants from _____
infectious disease
The _______ changes over a single feeding, over a day, based on age of the infant, presence of infection in the breast, with menses and maternal nutrition status
composition of human milk
line the alveoli and can contract to cause milk to be secreted into ducts
myoepithelial cells
hormone produced during letdown that causes milk to eject into ducts
oxytocin
larger ducts for storage of milk behind the nipple
lactiferous sinuses
rounded structures of mammary glands
lobes
term for human milk production
lactogenesis
___ in mammary glands are the functional units
avleoli
Each avleoli is composed of _____ with a duct in the center
secretory cells
_____ that line the alveoli contract during letdown causing milk ejection
myoepithelial cells
Milk is stored in the ________
lactiferous sinuses
During puberty the ovaries mature with increases in ____ and ____
estrogen and progesterone
The first milk secreted during the first few days ; very high in proteins such as secretory IgA and lactoferrin
Colostrum
major component in human milk , isotonic with maternal plasma
water
~0.65 kcal/mL; higher fat milk has more calories than lower fat milk; lower in calories than human milk substitute (HMS)
energy
provide 1/2 the calories in human milk
lipids
_____ reflects dietary intake of the mother
fatty acid profile
Lipids in Human milk: Very low fat diet with adequate CHO & protein, milk is high in __________
medium chain fatty acids
essential for retinal development
DHA - docosahexaenoic acid
present in human milk from maternal diet
trans fatty acids
higher in human milk than HMS; early consumption of cholesterol through breast milk appears to be related to lower blood cholesterol levels later in life
Cholesterol
lower than in whole cow's milk ; have antiviral and antimicrobial effects
Total proteins in human milk
main protein in mature human milk ; facilitates calcium absorption
casein
a soluble protein that precipitates by acid or enzyme ; some minerals, hormones and vitamin binding proteins are part of whey
Whey
~ 20 - 25% nitrogen in human milk ; use to make non-essential amino acids
non-protein nitrogen
Dominate CHO in human milk; enhances calcium absorption
lactose
prevent binding of pathogenic microorganisms to gut, which prevents infection and diarrhea
Oligosaccharides
content in colostrum is ~ double that of mature milke ; yellow color from beta carotene
Vitamin A
content reflective of mother's exposure to sun
Vitamin D
Level linked to milk's fat content ; level not adequate to meet needs of preterm infants
Vitamin E
~5% of breastfed infants at risk for K deficiency based on clotting factors; infants who did not receive K injection at birth may be deficient
Vitamin K
Water soluble Vitamins in human milk: content reflective of mother's diet ; vitamin most likely to be deficient is ___
B6
___ and ____ are bound to whey proteins
Vitamin B12 and folate
____ is seen in women who have hypothyroidism or latent pernicious anemia , are vegans or malnourished, have had gastric bypass
Low B12
__________ : content related to growth of infant , concentration decreases over 1st 4 months except for magnesium
minerals contribute to osmolality
Minerals in human milk mostly have high _________ , exclusively breastfed infants have very low risk of ______ despite low iron content of human milk
bioavalibility and anemia
bound to protein and highly available , rare defect in mammary gland uptake of zinc may cause zinc deficiency that appears as diaper rash
zinc
_____ is the only mineral not affected by the mother's diet
fluoride
______ in mother's diet influences taste of breast milk
flavor of foods
Exposure to a _______ may contribute to infants interest and acceptance of new flavors in solid foods
variety of flavors
increased _______ stimulates uterus to return to prepregnancy status
oxytocin
What are the benefits of breastfeeding for women? (3)
1. increased oxytocin stimulates uterus to return to prepregnancy status
2. delay in monthly ovulation resulting in longer intervals between pregnancies
3. increased self- confidence and bonding with infants
What are the benefits of breast feeding for infants? (7)
1. nutritional benefits
2. immunological benefits - lower infant mortality in developing countries
3. reductions in chronic illnesses
4. breastfeeding and childhood overweight
5. cognitive benefits
6. socioeconomic benefits
7. analgesic effects
According to the AAP and the U.S. surgeon general optimal duration of breastfeeding is what?
exclusively for 6 months and best to breastfeed for 12 months
prevents infants from taking things into lungs
Gag reflex
infant opens mouth wide when close to breast and thrusts tongue forward
oral search reflex
infant turns to side when stimulated on that side
rooting reflex
_____ is signaled by infant bringing hands to mouth, sucking on them and moving head from side to side
Hunger
___ is a late sign of hunger
crying
allow infant to nurse on one breast as long as they want to ensure they get _____ with its high fat content that provides satiety.
hindmilk
____ feedings a day are normal for newborns
10-12 ; stomach empyting occurs in about 1.5 hours for breastfed infants
In infants stomach emptying occurs in ____
~1.5 hours
What are the vitamin supplements for breastfeeding?
vitamin K and sometimes Vitamin D
all US infants receive injections at birth
Vitamin K
exclusively breastfed infants need supplements at 2 months
Vitamin D
What is the normal weight loos for newborns during the 1st week?
~7% of birth weight
If there is weight loss of ___ there should be evaluation by the lactation consultant
10% or more
Malnourished infants become ___, ___, ____ and _____.
sleepy, non-responsive, have a weak cry & wet few diapers
By day 5 to 7infants should have ___ wet diapers, and ___ soiled diapers
6; 3-4
Carries can occur in children who are breast fed, risk factor is ____________
frequent nursing at night after 1st year
All children should be seen ______ months after the 1st tooth erupts or at ____ age
6 months, or 1st year of age
Based on mypyramid, a breast feeding woman needs ____ calories for her diet.
2400
the maternal diet should include:
grains = ?
vegetables = ?
fruits = ?
milk = ?
meats and beans = ?
oil = ?
8 ounces
3 cups
2 cups
3 cups
6.5 ounces
7 teaspoons
What are the energy and nutrient needs for lactation?
Energy needs vary by activity levels; DRI : + 500 kcal/day for the 1st 6 months and +400 kcal/day afterwords
Components of maternal diet may be linked to ____: Culprit foods are what?
colic: cow's milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat, soy and fish
protein-calorie malnutrition : results in reduction in milk ____ but not _____
volume, not quality
Weight loss during breastfeeding: Theoretically, the caloric DRI assume a loss of ____ kg/month
0.8kg/month
Most women do not reach prepregnancy weight by ____ after birth
1 year after birth
Modest or short-term energy reductions do not decrease ______
milk production
Modest energy restriction combined with increased activity may help women _________
lose weight and body fat
Exercise does not inhibit _____ or ____
milk production or infant growth
____ enhances fatty acid mobilization
aerobic activity
Restriction in energy intake enhances _____
prolactin
_______ is not needed in well-nourished women
vitamin and mineral supplements
lactating women should drink _____
to thirst
Depending on the type diet a lactating woman is on determine the _____ that may be needed
supplement
Women who are Overweight or obesity prior to pregnancy and excess prenatal weight gain breastfeed for a _______ duration
shorter
Both ________ and _____ mothers need breastfeeding support
low-income and more affluent mothers
What are the barriers to breastfeeding ? (6)
1. embarrassment
2. time and social constraints
3. lack of support from family and friends
4. lack of confidence
5. concerns about diet and health
6. fear of pain
What is avalible to breastfeeding women for breastfeeding promotion, facilitation, and support? (6)
1. role of the health care system is supporting breast feeding
2. prenatal breastfeeding education and support
3. lactation support in hospitals and birthing centers
4. lactation support after discharge
5. the work place
6. the community
A pediatrician, nurse or other knowledgeable health care practitioner should see all breastfed infants at ____ of age
2-4 days of age
founded in 1956 ; international organiation that provides education, information, support and encouragement to women who want to breast feed
Le Leche League
for ________ a multidisciplinary breastfeeding task force should be established with representatives from physicians, hospitals and birthing centers, public health, home visitors, la leche league, government/industry/and school boards, and journalists
The community
What are the public food an d nutrition programs?
USDA WIC program
and
Model breastfeeding programs
WIC national breastfeeding promotion project - loving support makes breastfeeding work; wellstart international
Model breastfeeding programs
The vast majority of women do not experience significant problems during breastfeeding
true
Most porblems could have been prevented with proper prenatal breastfeeding education and a positive breastfeeding initiaiton period
true
What are the common breastfeeding conditions? (6)
1. sore nipples
2. letdown failure
3. hyperactive letdown
4. engorgement
5. plugged duct
6. infection - mastitus
When milk doesnt eject from the breast, very uncommon, oxytocin nasal spray may be prescribed, relaxation techniques may help reduce problem
Letdown failure
may be prevented by proper positioning of the baby on breast, the areola should be in the baby's mouth with tonge and extended against lower lip
sore nipples
streams of milk come from breast(often time from both breasts) ; if too active may cause infant to choke while nursing ; mother should express milk untill the flow slows then allow infant to nurse ; can cause gas in the infant because the infant tries to drink faster and takes in too much air
hyperactive letdown
breasts are overfilled with milk; results when supply-and-demand process is not yet established are milk is abdundant
best prevention: nurse frequently- newborns may nurse every 1 to 2 hours
when the baby isnt yet empting the breasts and when the baby starts sleeping more and doesnt feed as much
engorgement
caused by milk staying in the ducts; painful knot may form in breast; treated by massage and warm compress; prevented by complete emptying of breasts and chaning position of infant while feeding
plugged duct
mastitis is a bacterial infection of the breast ; incidence is 1 to 5 % of breast feeding women; most common at 2-3 weeks postpartum; gives off a flu like feeling; early treatment: feed the baby as much as possible to empty breasts, and antibiotics
infection - mastitus
What may mastitus (infection) result from? (3)
1. sore and cracked nipples
2. blood borne source of bacterial infection
3. missing a feeding resulting in engorement then plugged duct may precipitate engorement
Most medications are excreted through the breast milk ; true or flase?
true
_____ are not at as high of a risk for drug side effects
older infants
What are the following examples of? Pharmacokintetic properties of the drug, time average breast milk/plasma drug concentration ratoio drug exposure index, infants ability to absorb detoxify and excrete the drug, infants age feeding pattern total diet and health
Variables to consider related to medications during lactation
the ratio of the concentration of the drug in the milk to the concentration of the drug in the maternal plasma
milk/plasma drug concentration ratio
the average infant milk intake per kilogram body weight body weight per day X (the milk plasma ratio divided by the rate of drug clearance) X 100
Exposure index
Even when a safe drug is chosen keep a look for any _______ in the infant
differences (changes)
Current evidence suggests combined oral contraceptives (OC) may reduce _____
the volume of breast milk
The ACOG & WHO recommend against use of combined OC during _______
the first 6 weeks postpartum
_____ only OC & implants are safe and effective
Progestin
Herbs during lactation :
1. Echinacea -
2. Ginseng root -
3.St. John's wart-
4.Ephedra (ma huang)
5.Fenugreek-
6.Cabage leaves -
1.not recommeded
2. not recommended
3. may suppresses lactation
4. not recommended
5. infants may be allergic
6. safe for topical use to reduce engorgement
___ quickly passes to the breast milk
alochol
Level of alcohol is breast milk iss the same as in _____
maternal plasma
Peak plasma levels occur at ___ mins after consumption if consumed w/o food and ___ mins after if consumed with food
30-60 w/o
60-90 with
Alcohol decreases ____ & ___
oxytocin and letdown
Alcohol does what to the milk?
affects the odor - the infant may refuse to drink due to the odor
What is the impact of the alochol on breast milk? (4)
1. decreases Oxycontin and letdown
2. affects odor of the milk
3. decreases volume consumed by the infant
4. interferes with sleep patterns of the infant
Nicotine in the breast milk levels are _____ times higher in breast milke than mother's blood plasma
1.5 to 3 times higher
the half-life of nicotine is ___ mins so best to delay feeding as long as possible after smoking
95 minutes
What are the of nicotine while breast feeding ?
otitis media, respiratory infections, asthma , colic and reflux
____ may change DNA and RNA & the proteins needed for growth
Marijuana
the level of caffeine in the mothers breast milk is only ___ of that in the mother's plasma
1%
____ may accumulate in infants younger than 3 to 4 months - it varies from infant to infant
caffeine
____ may interfere with sleep or cause hyperactivity and fussiness of infant ; but there are no proven long term effects
Caffeine
What are the drugs or substances that are classified by the AAP as drugs of abuse and are contraindicated ? (4)
1. amphetamines
2. cocaine
3. heroin
4. phencyclidine (angel dust, PCP)
a yellow color of the skin seen in about 60% of full-term and 80% of preterm infants
Jaundice
How common is jaundice in full term infants? preterm infants?
60% and 80%
If jaundice is not resolved the elevated ____ can cause permanent neurological damage
bilirubin
____ is the most frequent cause for hospital readmission for newborns?
jaundice
What are 2 major risk factors for severe hyperbilirubinemia?
1. jaundice observed in the first 24 hours of life
2. gestational age of 35-36 weeks

exclusive breastfeeding, particulalarly if nursing isnt going well and weight loss is excessive
What are 2 minor risk factors of severe hyperbilirubinemia?
1. gestational age of 37-38 weeks
2. jaundice observed before dischange

macrosomic infant of a diabetic mother
What are 2 decreased risk factors of severe hyperbilirubinemia?
1. gestational age of >= 41 weeks
2. exclusive bottle feeding

Discharge from hospital after 72 hours
What are 3 environmental polluntants that may be found in breast milk?
1. lead - renal, central nervous system impairments
2. mercury - central nervous system impairements
3. brominated flame retardants - thyroid disorders, brain development
The WHO and AAP and the USDHHS overwhelmingly support the imporatance of breastfeeding even in a contaminated wold.
True
a pigment produced as heme from red blood cells break down
bilirubin
____ is usually processed by the liver and excreted in the baby's stool
bilirubin
The newborn's liver is not fully mature so _____ is common during the dirst few days of life
jaundice
Where does the color first appear with jaundice int he body?
first in the face and upper body then progresses downward toward the toes
In the fetal state _____ were needed to carry oxygen delivered by the placenta
high levels of hemoglobin
At birth infants have very high levels of hemoglobin and hematocrits at levels of ___ and ___
50 and 60%
As an infant breathes on his own, high hemoglobin is not needed so RBC begin to break down at ____
higher rates
Explain the physiological occurance of New born jaundice
Beings the 1st day after birth rising steadly with a peak around days 6-7 , Bilirubin level <12 mg/dL , Condition resolves within a few days ; the cause is normal heme breakdown
Explain the pathological new born jaundice
begins within 1st day after birth rises rapidly and lasts longer ; Bilirubin levels are > 8 mg/dL in the first day; medical intervention with photo-therapy ; cause : various pathological conditions --> immunological disorder galactosemia
____ is toxic to cells and may cause brain damage
Bilirubin
Brain and brain cells destroyed by bilirubin do not ______
regenerate
What is the mortality rate of bilirubin encepahlopath or kernicterus ?
50%
What may bilirubin encephalopathy or kernicterus cause?
cerebral palsy, hearing loss, paralysis of upward gaze. ; only occurs when not treated properly
Onset later than physiological jaundice - typically the 7th to 10th day
breast-milk jaundice syndrome
____ of breast-fed infants are jaundiced at 3 weeks
1/3 of infants
Thought that more bilirubin is reabsorbed due to factors in breast milk that promote its absorption ; while the cause is unknown this is a possible reason.
Breast-milk jaundice syndrome
______ typically resolved it self but in severe cases is treated like regular physiological jaundice
breast-milk jaundice syndrome
The AAP guideliens recommend ______ for the treatment of jaundice
phototherapy using fluorescent lights
During the treatment of jaundice the light is absorbed in the bilirubin changing it to a _______ product that can be excreted by the kidneys
water-soluble
The AAP guidelines encourage the _____ of breast feeding
continuation
Inform parents that most breastfed infants will become ______
jaundice
Only _____ of these infants will develop extreme hyperbilirubinemia and kernicterus
a small fraction
What is the main obstacle when breastfeeding twins, triplets, and quadrulplets ?
time and fatigue of the mother
____ increases milk supple
frequent nursing
Parents of multiples need support in ? (4)
1. organizaion
2. feeding
3. individualization
4. stress management
_______ for greaterthan or equal to 4 months protects against allergies ectopic dermatitis and wheezing.
exclusively breast feeking
the development of food allergies are influecne by what numerous factors?
genetics, duration of breast feeding, time of introductino of other foods , maternal smoking , air pollution , etc.
Consumption of ____ by the lactating mother may protect against allergies
omega 3 fatty acids
no scienctific evidence does ___ foods in a mothers diet produce gas in infant
gassy foods
Low-allergen maternal diet associated with reduction in _______
distressed behavior (colic)
What are the allergenic foods eliminated ?
cows milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, wheat,soy and fish
Infants born ___ weeks may have subtle immaturity making breastfeeding difficult
~ 37 weeks
What are the complications of near term infants?
respiratory instability, poor temperature control, lower glycogen and fat stores , immature immune system, weak suck-swallow coordination
___ may be transmitted to infant by breast milk
HIV
tranmission rates __ to __ depending on duration of breastfeeding with HIV infection.
5 to 40%
What does the DHHS recommend when it comes to mothers with HIV infection and breast feeding?
should not breastfeed or provide their breast milk for the nutrition of their own infant or other infants
provide human milk to infants who cannot be breastfed by their mothers
human milk banks
some neonates ICU's had milk banks until the 1980's when ___ became prevalent
HIV infections
What are 2 model programs for breast feeding ?
1. Breastfeeding promotion in physicians' Office practices (BPPOP)
2. The rush mothers' milk club
infant born between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation
full term infant
infant born at or before 37 weeks gestation
preterm infant
What is the typical weight of a full term infant ?
2500 to 3800 g ( 5.5 to 8.5 lbs)
What is the typical length of a full term infant?
47-54 cm (18.5 to 21.5 in)
___ of U.S. infants are born full term
88%
death that occurs within the first year of life
infant mortality
What is a major cause of infant mortality?
low birth weight; ( <2500g)
What are the other leading causes of infant mortaility?
1. congenital malformations
2. preterm births
3. sudden infant death syndrome
What are 6 factors associated with infant mortality ?
1. social and economic status
2. access to health care
3. medical interventions
4. teenage pregnancy
5. availability of abortion services
6. failure to prevent preterm and LBW birth
What are the resources and prevention programs to combat infant mortality? (5)
1. medicaid
2. child health initiatives program (CHP)
3. Early periodic screening, detection, and treatment program ( EPSDT)
4. WIC and CDC (nutrition surveillance program)
5. Bright Futures
What does IUGR stand for?
intrauterine growth retardation. What is the definition?
what terms mean the infant was < 10th % wt/age
small for gestational age (SGA) and intrauterine growth retardation (IUGR)
What term means the new borh was > 90th % wt/age?
large for gestational age (LGA)
Infants ___ and __ in response to a firmiliar voice
hear and move
Because the infant CNS system is immature it results in what?
inconsistent cues for hunger and satiety
Infants have strong reflexes, especially in ____ and ____.
suckle and root
automatic response triggered by specific stimulus
reflex
infant turns head toward the cheeck that is touched
rooting reflex
reflex causing tongue to move forward and backward
suckle reflex
ability to control voluntary muscles
motor development
______ is top down - controls head first and lower legs last
motor development
Muscle development is from ___ to ____
central to peripheral
What does motor development influence?
ability to feed self and the amount of energy expended
Gross motor skills rate of development: at what months to the following actions happen?
1. fetal posture -
2. chin up
3. chest up
4. reach and miss
5. sit with support
6. sit on lap and grasp object
7. sit on high chair ; grasp dangling object
8. sit alone
9. stand with help
10. stand holding furniture
11. creep
12. walk when led
13. pull to stand by furniture
14. climb stair steps
15. stand alone
16. walk alone
1. 0 months
2. 1 mo
3. 2 mo
4. 3 mo
5. 4 mo
6. 5 mo
7. 6 mo
8. 7 mo
9. 8 mo
10. 9 mo
11. 10 mo
12. 11 mo
13. 12 mo
14. 13 mo
15. 14 mo
16. 15 mo
a fixed period of time in which certain behaviors or developments emerge
critical periods of infant development
____ is necessary for sequential behaviors of development
critical periods of infant development
What are factors that impact cognition? (5)
1. sensorimotor development
2. adequate nutrient intake
3. positive social and emotional interactions
4. genetics
5. combination of senses and motor skills
the fetus swallows ______ which stimulates intestinal maturation and growth
amniotic fluid
What are common problems of the digestive system development of infants ?
gastroesophageal reflux (GER), diarrhea , and constipation; often due to increasing in maturity of GI tract (peristalsis ,etc)
What are the factors that impact the rate of food passage in the GI tract?
1. osmolarity of foods or liquids
2. colon bacterial flora
3. water and fluid balance
What is it important for new parents to learn?
infant cures of hunger and satiety temperament of infant, how to respond to infant cues
the infants emotional reactions to new situations, activity level, and sociability
temperment; the temperment of the infant in relation to that of the parent can increase or decrease feeding problems
What are the factors that account for the range of caloric needs of infants ?
weight, growth rate, sleep/wake cycle, temperature and climate, physical activity, metabolic response to food, health status and recovery from illness
What are the energy needs of a full term infant ?
108 kcal/kg/day from birth to 6 months
98 kcal /kg/day from 6 to 12 months
What are the protein needs for full term infants from birth to 6 months?
2.2 g/kg/day
What are the protein needs for full term infants from 6 -12 months ?
1.6 g/kg/day
Breastmilk contains ___ calories from fat.
55%
Infants need cholesterol for ____ and ___ development
growth and brain
Why is it important that breast milk contain short-chain and medium-chain fatty acids ?
easier for the infant's digestive tract to digest and utilize than long-chain fatty acids
The metabolic rate of infants is ____ of any time after birth
highest
_______ result in protein catabolism impacting growth
low carbohydrate and/or energy intake
What nutrients/ besides proteins and fats are important in the infants diet?
fluoride, vitamin D, sodium
Elevated blood levels of ___ can be toxic to the developing brain, interfere with calcium and iron absorption, and bring about slowed growth and shorter statue
lead; infants should be screened at 9 to 12 months but if siblings have been found to have it screening can start at 6 months
____ is incorportated into the enamel of forming teeth, including those not yet erupted
fluoride
What is the DRI for fluoride ?
0.1 - 0.5 mg/d depending on age; too much can cause discoloration
What is the recommendation for Vitamin D because the breast milk has low amount if it?
200 IU/ day ; if the infant is not exposed to adequate amounts of sun a supplement is needed
____ is required for bone mineralization with calcium.
vitamin D
What is the recommendation for sodium?
120 mg/day ; it is set to match the milk content
Are there any recommendations for fiber and lead?
no recommendations for either
Newborns ___ birthweight by 4-6 months and __ by one year
double . triple
What does infant growth reflect?
nutritional adequacy , health status, economic and environmental adequacy
______ and _____ required for accurate measures
calibrated scales and recumbent length measurement board
What is the typical gains in weight and height (in length) for 0-3 months?
weight - 20 to 30 g per day
600 to 900 g per month
length - 1 mm per day
30 mm per month
What is the typical gains in weight and heigth (length ) for age of 3-6 months?
weight - 15 to 21 g per day
450 to 630 g per month
length - 0.68 mm per day
20 mm per month
What is the typical gain in weight and height (length) for age 6 -12 months?
weight - 10 to 13 g per day
300 to 390 g per month
length - 0.47 mm per day
14 mm per month
Physical growth assessment helps identify _______, preventing or minimizing slowing of the growth rate.
health problems early
Measures over time identify change in ____ and _____
growth rate and need for intervention
What are warning signs for infants?
1. lack of weight gain
2. plateau in weight, length, or head circumference for greater than 1 month
3. drop in weight without regain in a few weeks
AAP & ADA recommend exclusive breastfeeding for _____ and continuation to _____
1st 6 months and continuation to the 1st year
Breast feeding should be initiated right after birth
true
___ and ___ indicate adequacy of milk volume
growth rate and health status
The standard infant formula provides ___; preterm formula provides ___
standard = 20 cal/ oz
preterm = 22-24 cal / oz
IS any form of Cows milk okay to use during infancy?
Whole, reduce-fat or skim cow's milk should not be used in infancy
____ is linked to early introduction of cow's milk
iron-deficiency anemia
What is anemia linked to?
GI blood loss, Calcium and phosphorus, displacement of iron-rich foods
When is it okay to introduce cows milk?
at 1 year
Infants are born with ___ and ___ that aid in the development of infant feed skills
reflexes and food intake regulatory mechanism
Infants have an inherent preference for ____
sweet taste
At ____ the reflexes fade and infant begins to purposely signal wants and needs
4-6 wks
At ___ infants move tongue from side to side indicating readiness for solid foods
4 - 6 months
Food offered from spoon stimulates _____
muscle development
at 4-6 months offer small portions of _____ food on a spoon once or twice each day
semisoft food
____ is the least allergenic and is introduced 1st
rice cereal
What are the 7 recommendations for introduction of solid foods to infants?
1. infant should not be overly tired or hungry
2. use small spoon with shallow bowl
3. allow infant to open mouth and extend tongue
4. place spoon on front of tongue with gentle pressure
5. avoid scraping spoon on infant's gums
6. pace feeding to allow infant to swallow
7. first meals may be 5-6 spoons over 10 minutes
What is the importance of infant feeding proper positions?
improper positioning may cause choking, discomfort, and ear infections
position young bottle fed infants in a ______ position
semi-upright
Spoon-feeding should be with infant __________
seated with back and feet supported
Adults feeding infants should be directly _____ .
infront of the infant making eye contact
First meals should be _____ over ____ time period
5-6 spoons over a 10 minute period
What are the steps for preparing for drinking in a cup? (4)
1. offer water or juice from a cup after 6 months
2. wean to cup at 12 to 24 months
3. first portion from a cup is 1-2 oz
4. early weaning may result in plateau in weight and/or constipation
Can swallow pureed foods at ___
4-6 months
early introduction of lumpy foods may cause ___
choking
Can swallow very soft, lumpy foods at _____
6-8 months
by ____ infant can eat mashed foods
8-10 months
at 4-6 months the first foods should be ___
iron-fortified baby cereal
at 6 months the first foods introduced should be ____
fruits and vegetables ; 1 new food every 2 to 3 days . this is done to determine if the infant has a food allergy
___ are sanitary and convenient
commercial baby foods
at 9-12 months the first food introduced should be ____
soft table foods
What are the foods that are inappropriate and unsafe for infants/children?

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popcorn, peanuts, raisins, whole grapes, stringy meats, hard candy or jelly beans, hot dogs, hard fruits or vegetables
When should water be introduced?
after 6 months ; limit the intake of juice and avoid cola and teas
All forms of fluid contribute to ___ ; additional plain water needed in hot, humid climates .
water intake
____ is common in infants; pedialyte or sports drinks provide electrolytes but lower in calories than formula or breast milk
dehydration
How much food is enough for infants?
infants vary in temperament; crying or fussiness may be interpreted as hunger resulting in over feeding
first foods may appear to be rejected due to _____
immature tongue movement
How do infants learn food preferences?
the flavor of breast milk is influenced by the mother's diet ; they have a genetic predisposition to sweet taste; food preference from infancy sets the stage for lifelong food habits
Providing a ______ is recommended so infants can explore and move as a part of their developmental milestones
stimulating environment
Do infants require exercise?
no. infants do not have the strength or reflexes to protect themselves and their bones are more easily broken than those of older children and adults
What supplements are needed for infants?
1. fluoride - for breast fed infants
2. iron - if the mother was anemic
3. vitamin B12 - if the mother is a vegan
4. Vitamin D - needed if low sun exposure
condition of inadequate weight or height gain thought to result from a calorie deficit, whether or not the cause can be identified as a health problem
Failure to thrive (FTT)
inadequate wt or length(height) gain resulting from a diagnosed medical illness
organic failure to thrive
inadequate wt or ht gain without an identifiable biological / medical diagnosis , so than an environmental cause is suspected
non organic failure to thrive
What is the recommended intervention for FTT?
may be complex and involve a team approach including the registered dietitian
general term used to group specific diagnoses together that limit daily living and functioning and occur before age 21
developmental disabilities
the sudden onset of irritability, fussiness or crying ; episodes may appear at the same time of each day ; disappears; cause is unknown but associated with GI upset, infant feeding practices
Colic
a condition marked by a sudden onset of irritability , or crying in a young infant between 2 weeks and 3 months of age who is otherwise growing and healthy
colic
uncommon in infants because of prenatal iron stores of the mother ; more common in low-income families
iron-deficiency anemia
Breastfed infants may be given iron supplements and iron fortified cereals at ____
4-6 months
What is the RDA of iron for infants?
infants up to 6 months - 6 mg
6 to 12 months - 10 mg
Infants typically have ___ stools/day
2 to 6 stools/day
What are the causes of diarrhea and constipation?
1. breastmilk
2. iron-fortified formula
3. soy formula
4. bacteria or virus
Prevention of baby bottle carries and ear infections are both linked to ____
feeding practices
What are the feeding techniques to reduce carries and ear infections ?
1. limit use of bedtime bottle
2.offer juice in cup
3. only give water bottles at bedtime
4. examine and clean emerging teeth
About ___ of children less than 4 years have allergies
6-8 %
Absorption of ____ causes allergic reactions
intact proteins
What are the common symptoms of food allergies and intolerance?
wheezing or skin rashes, GI upset
What is the treatment for food allergies and intolerances?
treatment may consist of formula with hydrolyzed proteins
formula that contain ezymatically digested protein, or single amino acids rather than protein as it naturally occurs in food
hydrolyzed protein formula
inability to digest the disaccharide lactose ; characterized by cramps, nausea and pain and alternating diarrhea and constipation
lactose intolerance
a form of sugar or carbohydrate composed of galactose and glucose
lactose
how is lactose intolerance treated?
with soybean - based or lactose-free cow's milk formulas ; many infants "outgrow" lactose intolerance
___ do not reflect ethnic diversity ; some cultural practices are harmful ; others are harmless or helpful.
baby foods
_____ may impact willingness to participate in assistance programs
cultural considerations
Can infants receiving a well-planned vegetarian diets grow normally?
yes
What do breastfed vegan infants need supplemented?
vitamin D, vitamin B12 , iron, possibly iron and zinc
What is a nutrition intervention for risk reduction?
Early head start program
works with families at risk such as drug abuse, infants with disabilities or teenage mothers
Early head start program
Model program: newborn screening and expanded newborn contains?
phenylketonuria, galactosemia, hypothyroidism, or sickle-cell anemia
all new borns are screened for rare conditions that may cause disability or death.
model program: new born screening and expanded newborns
infants , children or adolescents with, or at risk for a physical or developmental disability or with a chronic medical condition
children with special health care needs
a federal category of services for infants, children and adolescents with or at risk for physical or developmental disability or witha chronic medical condition caused by or associated with genetic /metabolic disorders, birth defects, prematurity, trauma, infection or perinatal exposure to drugs
children with special health care needs
an infant weighing < 2500 g or < 5 lbs 8 oz at birth
Low-birth weight (LBW)
an infant weighing < 1500 g or 3 lbs 5 oz at birth
very low birth weight (VLBW)
an infant weighing < 1000 g or 2 lbs 3 oz at birth
extremly low birth weight (ELBW)
occuring from birth to 28 days after birth
neonatal death
occuring after 20 weeks gestation to 28 days after birth
perinatal death
advances in ____ have reduced infant mortality
health care
Advances in neonatal health care have increased survival of infants who were ___, ___, and or ____.
preterm, low birth weight and or chronic conditions
becuase of the advances in neonatal health care and more infants surviving this is an increased need for ______.
specialized nutritional services
What are the key questions regarding infants?
1. how is the baby growing
2. is the diet providing all required nutrients
3. how is the infant being fed
Families of infants with special health care needs should be considered ____
at risk
the emotional impact of having sick newborn maybe overwhelming to parents ; health care providers must be sensitive to parent's emotional needs
true for infants at risk
______ are required for infections, fever, difficulty breathing, temperature regulation, and recovery from surgery.
increased calories
preterm energy needs are _____
120 kcal/kg
decreased calories recommended for _____ or _____
spina bifida or down syndrome
What are the protein requirements if growth or digestion are not affected?
2.2 g/kg
What are the protein requirements required for preterm or recovery from illness ?
3.0 - 3.5 g/kg
What is the possibly needed requirement for ELBW?
4 g/kg
What form of proteins are available for infants?
hydrolyzed protein or single amino acid formulas and specific amino acid formulas such as for PKU
___ % of calories from fat should be provided?
55% ; a low fat diet is rarely required for VLBW or ELBW infants
Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) beneficial to VLBW and ELBW infants because of ______
low pancreatic and liver enzymes
essential fatty acids and DHA and amino acids are important for infants
true
a liquid form of dietary fat used to boost calories; composed of medium chain triglycerides
MCT oil
peroid of time shortly after a slow growth period when the rate of weight and height gains is likely to be faster than expected for life and gender
catch-up growth
condition in which body pools of calcium are unbalanced and low levels are measured in blood as a part of a generalized reaction to illness
hypocalcemia
May need additional vitamins and minerals to support _____ or during ______.
"catch up" growth or recovering from an illness
_____ provide additional calories and nutrients
human-milk fortifiers
Tracking growth reflects _____ for most infants
nutritional status
What are additional methods to use if underlining conditions exist are?
1. growth charts for specific conditions
2. biochemical indicators
3. body composition
4. head circumference
5. medications that impact growth
"Neonatal research network growth observational study research network" tracks infants birth weight between ___ and ___
501 and 1501 g
How do they compare and chart growth in preterm infants?
Infant health and developmental growth charts:
for LBW premature
for VLBW premature
How do you calculate correction for gestational age?
([40]length of a full term pregnancy - gestational age at birth)/ 4 = months
infants current age - months = correction for gestational age
Does intrauterine growth predict outside growth?
Yes, no maybe ; it depends on intrauterine environment, fetal origins theory, and other factors like air pollution
______ is frequently used to measure improvement in preterm and sick infants
rate of growth
____ or ____ may affect body composition and growth
microencephaly and macroencephaly
small head size for age and gender as measured by centimeters (or inches) of head circumference
microcephaly
large head size for age and gender as measured by centimeters (or inches) of head circumference
macrocephaly
range of symptoms reflecting slow development such as slow growth and /or feeding problems
developmental delays
conditions represented by at least a 25% delay by standard evaluation in one or more areas of development such as gross or fine motor; cognitive, communication, social or emotional development
developmental delay
developmental delays seen in infancy
down syndrome
What do nutritional concerns include?
1. weak facial muscles causing feeding difficulty
2. overweight common- close monitoring of growth
3. low amount of movement resulting in reduced caloric needs
the incidence and prognosis of severe preterm birth and nutrition is a survival rate of ~ ___. Nutrition support is generally ______. they have ____ metabolic rates .
90%, required and high
Preterm infants fed by nutrition support types are ?
parenteral and enteral
nutrients delivered directly to the blood stream
parenteral
nutrients delivered directly to GI tract
enteral
condition of deficts in communication and social interaction with onset generally before age 3 in which mealtime behavior and eating problems occur along with other behavioral and snesory problems
autism
provision of regular foods or nutrients by methods other than eating regualr foods or drinking regular beverages such as directly accessing the stomach by tube or placing nutrients into the blood stream
nutrition support
What are conditions requiring parenteral feeding?
Gastrointestinal problems may interfere with oral feeding.
Damage or inflammation to GI tract from necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
What are conditions requiring enteral feedings?
Gastrointestinal reflux, constipation, spitting up, vomiting , etc.
What are types of enteral tub feedings?
Oral-gastric (OG)
transpyloric
gastrostomy
jejunostomy
How important is food safety for severe preterm infants?
it is vital for preterm infants with immature immune systems because if they get sick they are likely to die form it ( the lose to much weight etc. )
What should preterm infants be fed?
breast milk, human milk fortifier , and preterm infant formulas
varies in caloric content but higher in calories than normal formulas , can add MCT oil and whey protein
preterm infant formulas
What are the challenges in feeding VLBW or ELBW infants?
fatigue, low tolerance of volume , and "disorganized feedings" (due to their increased sleep needs etc.
Feeding problems are seen in ____ of VLBW infants ; feeding problems may cause frustration in families . Recommendations for introducing solids and weaning are based on _______.
40-45% ; corrected gestational age
What are the nutrition interventions for preterm infants ?
1. frequent growth assessment
2. monitor intake
3. adjust feeding frequency/volume
4. nutrient density to facilitate eating
5. parent education
6. observe parent-infant interactions
7. consider developmental abilities
What are the nutrition services avalible for preterm infants?
federal disability programs, IDEA, Early head start, WIC, and MCH block grant
condition with inflammation or damage to a section of the intestine with grading from mild to severe
necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)
a form of enteral nutrition support for delivering nutrition by tube placement from the mouth to the stomach
oral gastric feeding (OG)
form of enteral nutrition support for delivering nutrition by tube placement from the mouth to the stomach
transpyloric feeding (TP)
form of enteral nutrition support for delivering nutrition by tube placement directly into the stomach , by bypassing the mouth through a surgical procedure that creates an opening through the abdominal wall and stomach
Gastrostomy feeding
form of enteral nutrition support for delivering nutrition by tube placement directly into the upper part of the small intestine
jejunostomy feeding
educational intervention for the development of children from birth up to 3 years of life
early intervention program
condition evident in a newborn that is diagnosed at or near birth , usually as a genetic or chronic condition such as spina bifida or cleft lip and palate
congenital anomaly
category used in tracking infant deaths in which specific diagnoses have a high mortality
infant mortality attributeable to birth defects (IMBD)
condition initiated early in gestation of the central nervous system in which the central nervous in which the brain is not formed correctly resulting in neonatal death
anenchephaly
displacement of the intestine up into the lung area due to incomplete formation of the diaphragm in utero
disaphragmatic hernia
incomplete connection between the esophagus and the stomach in utero resulting in a shortened esophagus
tracheoesophageal atresia
condition in which the upper lip and roof of the mouth are not formed completely and are surigcally corrected resulting in feeding speaking and hearing difficulties in childhood
cleft lip and palate
rare genetic condition of protein metabolism in which breakdown by products build up in blood and urine causing coma and death if untreated
maple syrup urine disease
condition in which chromosome 22 has a small deletion , resulting in a wide range of heart speech and learning difficulties
VCFS ( also known as Digeorge syndrome )
hormone for ductal growth
estrogen
hormone for alveolar development
progesterone
hormone for development of terminal end buds
human growth hormone
hormone for alveolar development
human placental lactogen
hormone for alveolar development and milk secretion
prolactin
hormone for letdow: ejection of milk from myopithelial cells
oxytocin