How does physical growth occur? - in a predictable sequence
Cephalo growth is to - caudal
Proximal growth is to - distal
What is the caloric requirement from birth to 6 months?
7months to a year?
Two to ten years?
Adolscents? - 120kcal
100kcal
70kcal
45kcal
What are the benefits of breastfeeding? - decreases GI problems, fewer allergies due to increases
atopy, acts as a form or analgesia, decreases chance of child being obese
What is the recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding? - 6 months
What is the baby's weight gain the first three months? - 30g/day or 1 oz/day
What is the baby's weight gain after three months of age? - 15-20g/day
What is the recommended vitamin D supplementation? - 400 units/day from two months until
adolescence
When is it appropriate to give a baby iron supplementation? - if they are being exclusively breastfed