NRSG 329: Diabetes/Failure to thrive/Obesity/Nutrition QQuestions With Complete Solutions

When should you start an infant's first foods? correct answer: When they: -sit up alone or w/ support -use neck muscles to hold head up straight -open mouth when they see something coming -turn head away if they don't want it -mouth stays open if they want it -keeps tongue flat and low when spoon enters mouth -closes lips over spoon -keeps food in mouth What are some suggestions for 'baby's first foods'? correct answer: Iron fortified baby rice cereal or barley --mixed w/ formula or breast milk --warmed --thin to thick (leave in lumps *begin with breastfeeding first, then follow with cereal Why should foods be iron fortified? correct answer: Infants triple their blood volume during the first year of life and require 0.4-0.6 mg daily to maintain stores. What are some considerations when introducing foods? correct answer: Do not introduce more than one food at a time, there is no strict order for foods but start with rice cereal. Baby is 4 months, what should you be thinking about doing (nutrition wise)? correct answer: bring baby to the table to show them what you eat and increase their interest in foods.