CNUR 303: Unit 3 - Newborn Feeding &
Nutrition Exam Questions and Answers with
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Which infant conditions restrict - Classic galactosemia: Must be
them galactose-free
to specialized formula only? - Maple syrup urine disease: Free of
leucine,
isoleucine, and valine
- Phenylketonuria (PKU): Phenylaline-free
(breastfeeding under monitoring possible)
Which infant conditions may need - Infants born weighing less than 1500 g
other food in addition to breast - Infants born at less than 32 weeks
milk? - Infants at risk of hypoglycemia
When is breastfeeding HIV infection!
contraindicated?
Which maternal conditions may - Sepsis
justify temporary avoidance of - HSV-1
breastfeeding? - Maternal medication: Sedative,
radioactive iodine,
and cytotoxic therapy
What does breast milk contain? Immuno-protective agents, hormones,
enzymes,
growth factors, and essential vitamins.
, How does breast milk change? From colostrum to transitional milk and
finally
mature milk.
Define colostrum - High in immunoglobulins (first
"immunization")
- Thick/sticky consistency to coat the gut
and
prevent adherence of pathogens
What does colostrum contain? Lactose to prevent hypoglycemia and has
a
laxative effect to expel meconium and
prevent
jaundice.
Briefly explain transitional milk - Milk volume increases between 3-6 days
of
newborn life
- Occurs after colostrum and lasts for 2
wks
When does transitional milk At day 14
become
mature?
Nutrition Exam Questions and Answers with
Verified Solutions | Latest Updated 2026
Which infant conditions restrict - Classic galactosemia: Must be
them galactose-free
to specialized formula only? - Maple syrup urine disease: Free of
leucine,
isoleucine, and valine
- Phenylketonuria (PKU): Phenylaline-free
(breastfeeding under monitoring possible)
Which infant conditions may need - Infants born weighing less than 1500 g
other food in addition to breast - Infants born at less than 32 weeks
milk? - Infants at risk of hypoglycemia
When is breastfeeding HIV infection!
contraindicated?
Which maternal conditions may - Sepsis
justify temporary avoidance of - HSV-1
breastfeeding? - Maternal medication: Sedative,
radioactive iodine,
and cytotoxic therapy
What does breast milk contain? Immuno-protective agents, hormones,
enzymes,
growth factors, and essential vitamins.
, How does breast milk change? From colostrum to transitional milk and
finally
mature milk.
Define colostrum - High in immunoglobulins (first
"immunization")
- Thick/sticky consistency to coat the gut
and
prevent adherence of pathogens
What does colostrum contain? Lactose to prevent hypoglycemia and has
a
laxative effect to expel meconium and
prevent
jaundice.
Briefly explain transitional milk - Milk volume increases between 3-6 days
of
newborn life
- Occurs after colostrum and lasts for 2
wks
When does transitional milk At day 14
become
mature?
