Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers
How does physical growth occur? - CORRECT ANSWER - in a predictable sequence
Cephalo growth is to - CORRECT ANSWER - caudal
Proximal growth is to - CORRECT ANSWER - distal
What is the caloric requirement from birth to 6 months?
7months to a year?
Two to ten years?
Adolscents? - CORRECT ANSWER - 120kcal
100kcal
70kcal
45kcal
What are the benefits of breastfeeding? - CORRECT ANSWER - 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? - CORRECT ANSWER -6
months
What is the baby's weight gain the first three months? - CORRECT ANSWER - 30g/day
or 1 oz/day
What is the baby's weight gain after three months of age? - CORRECT ANSWER - 15-
20g/day