Introduction to Nursing

At 3 months old, an infant should be receiving A. Breastmilk or infant formula B. Baby cereal for needed nutrients not in adequate amounts in breastmilk or formula C. Baby fruit juice to help infants become acquainted with new flavors and textures to promote food acceptance D. Only A and B CORRECT ANSWER A. Breastmilk or infant formula The correct statement about breastfeeding is A. Breastfed infants do not need supplemental iron or vitamin D while those who are given infant formula do n...

NUTRIENT CORRECT ANSWER A substance that the body needs for energy, growth, and development MACRONUTRIENTS CORRECT ANSWER Nutrients needed in large amounts 3 TYPES OF MACRONUTRIENTS CORRECT ANSWER 1) Carbohydrates 2) Lipids (Fats) 3) Protein MICRONUTRIENTS CORRECT ANSWER Nutrients needed in small amounts CALORIE CORRECT ANSWER A scientific unit of energy; the calories used to measure food are actually kilocalories (kcal) CARBOHYDRATE CORRECT ANSWER Provides energy; 4 kcal/g e.g...

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