HOSA Nutrition throughout the lifespan (infancy, childhood, adulthood, the elderly, pregnancy, and lactation) 2024 (Questions with 100% accurate answers)

Best time to feed infants correct answers on demand infants average eating schedule correct answers every 2-4 hours most rapid period of growth in life correct answers first year of life Baby doubles birth rate by what age correct answers 6 months baby triples birth rate by which age correct answers 1 year Calories needed per kilogram for infants correct answers 98-108 protein needed per kilogram up to 6 months correct answers 2.2 grams protein needed per kilogram up to 1 year correct answers 1.6 grams water needed per calorie for infants correct answers 1.5 ml Innate supply of iron lasts how long correct answers 3-6 months Breast milk provides everything needed in the first 4-6 months of life except ___ correct answers Vitamin D What vitamin do infants lack at birth and need a supplement for correct answers Vitamin K Excess vitamin A in infancy can cause correct answers bone abnormalities and liver damage Excess vitamin D in infancy can cause correct answers cardiovascular system damage and kidney damage Benefits to breastfeeding correct answers sanitary, quick, cheap, provides immunity, sterile, easily digestible, generally doesn't cause allergic reactions, provides a stronger bond b/w infant and mother, lowers load on kidneys, promotes oral development, decreases risk of obesity and diabetes infant nursing rate correct answers every 2-4 hours for 10-15 minutes Growth spurt times correct answers 10 days, 2 weeks, 6 weeks, 3 months signs of adequate nutritional intake correct answers >6 wet diapers a day, normal growth, 1-2 mustard colored BM's a day, decreased breast fullness