QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How does physical growth occur? - ANSWER-in a predictable sequence
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Cephalo growth is to - ANSWER-caudal
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Proximal growth is to - ANSWER-distal
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What is the caloric requirement from birth to 6 months?
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Two to ten years?
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Adolscents? - ANSWER-120kcal bM bM
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70kcal
45kcal
What are the benefits of breastfeeding? - ANSWER-decreases GI problems, fewer allergies due to
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increases atopy, acts as a form or analgesia, decreases chance of child being obese
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What is the recommendation for exclusive breastfeeding? - ANSWER-6 months
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What is the baby's weight gain the first three months? - ANSWER-30g/day or 1 oz/day
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What is the baby's weight gain after three months of age? - ANSWER-15-20g/day
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What is the recommended vitamin D supplementation? - ANSWER-400 units/day from two months
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until adolescence
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When is it appropriate to give a baby iron supplementation? - ANSWER-if they are being exclusively
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breastfed
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How much iron supplement is recommended after six months of age? - ANSWER-1kg/day
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When is fluoride supplement necessary? - ANSWER-at 6 months of age if the water supple is less than
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0.3ppm
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When will the initial weight be regained after the infant loses their birthweight? - ANSWER-7-14 days
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When does a baby's weight double?
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Triple?
Quadruple? - ANSWER-5-6 months bM bM bM