Question 1

Why should honey NOT be used in home-prepared formulas for infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  The added sweetener will cause the infant to crave sweets. 
B)  The sugars present cannot be digested by the infant. 
C)  The honey will settle out in the formula and cause a curdled appearance. 
D)  The infant has no immunity to the botulism spore that may be present. 
A)  The added sweetener will cause the infant to crave sweets. 
B)  The sugars present cannot be digested by the infant. 
C)  The honey will settle out in the formula and cause a curdled appearance. 
D)  The infant has no immunity to the botulism spore that may be present. D

Question 2

How many kilocalories are provided by 6 fl oz of breastmilk or standard infant formula?

Accepted Answer

A)  60 kcal 
B)  120 kcal 
C)  180 kcal 
D)  300 kcal 
A)  60 kcal 
B)  120 kcal 
C)  180 kcal 
D)  300 kcal B

Question 3

Why are infants particularly susceptible to developing dehydration?

Accepted Answer

A)  Their mass-to-surface ratio is low. 
B)  Their insulation is poor, resulting in increased water loss. 
C)  Their renal concentrating ability is less than that of older children. 
D)  The increased liquidity of their stools results in greater fluid loss. 
A)  Their mass-to-surface ratio is low. 
B)  Their insulation is poor, resulting in increased water loss. 
C)  Their renal concentrating ability is less than that of older children. 
D)  The increased liquidity of their stools results in greater fluid loss. C

Question 4

What is the recommendation for vitamin supplementation of infants fed commercially prepared formula?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is rarely needed. 
B)  Supplement only vitamins. 
C)  Only water-soluble vitamins should be supplemented. 
D)  Only fat-soluble vitamins should be supplemented. 
A)  It is rarely needed. 
B)  Supplement only vitamins. 
C)  Only water-soluble vitamins should be supplemented. 
D)  Only fat-soluble vitamins should be supplemented.

Question 5

For a breast-fed infant, which nutrient(s) should be the earliest to be supplemented?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fluoride and vitamin D 
B)  Iron and magnesium 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin K 
A)  Fluoride and vitamin D 
B)  Iron and magnesium 
C)  Vitamin C 
D)  Vitamin K

Question 6

What is the appropriate serving size for foods offered to a small child?

Accepted Answer

A)  1 tsp for each year of age 
B)  1 Tbsp for each year of age 
C)  1/2 cup of each food served 
D)  1 cup total food per meal 
A)  1 tsp for each year of age 
B)  1 Tbsp for each year of age 
C)  1/2 cup of each food served 
D)  1 cup total food per meal

Question 7

When should the introduction of semisolid and strained foods to the infant's diet begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 to 8 weeks 
B)  2 to 4 months 
C)  4 to 6 months 
D)  6 to 8 months 
A)  6 to 8 weeks 
B)  2 to 4 months 
C)  4 to 6 months 
D)  6 to 8 months

Question 8

What are the recommended guidelines regarding the use of low-fat and nonfat milk for infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  These are appropriate for overweight infants during the first year. 
B)  These are appropriate for any infant during the first year. 
C)  These are inappropriate for infants during the first year. 
D)  These are inappropriate for infants during the first 3 months of life. 
A)  These are appropriate for overweight infants during the first year. 
B)  These are appropriate for any infant during the first year. 
C)  These are inappropriate for infants during the first year. 
D)  These are inappropriate for infants during the first 3 months of life.

Question 9

For how long do both the American Academy of Pediatricians and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommend exclusive breastfeeding of infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  For 3 months 
B)  For 6 months 
C)  For the first year 
D)  Up until the age of 2 years 
A)  For 3 months 
B)  For 6 months 
C)  For the first year 
D)  Up until the age of 2 years

Question 10

To meet the fluoride needs of a breast-fed infant, what should parents be instructed to do?

Accepted Answer

A)  Begin giving fluoride supplements immediately after birth. 
B)  Supplement the mother's diet with fluoride. 
C)  Begin giving fluoridated water when the baby's teeth erupt. 
D)  When the infant starts eating solid foods, the foods will provide enough fluoride. 
A)  Begin giving fluoride supplements immediately after birth. 
B)  Supplement the mother's diet with fluoride. 
C)  Begin giving fluoridated water when the baby's teeth erupt. 
D)  When the infant starts eating solid foods, the foods will provide enough fluoride.

Question 11

Which vitamin is NOT adequately provided by breastmilk?

Accepted Answer

A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Niacin 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin A 
A)  Vitamin C 
B)  Niacin 
C)  Vitamin D 
D)  Vitamin A

Question 12

Compared with later stages of the life cycle, which of the following describes the infant's protein requirement?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is lower on a per-kilogram basis than that of the older child. 
B)  It is lower on a per-kilogram basis than that of an adult. 
C)  It is higher on a per-kilogram basis than that of an adult. 
D)  It is the same on a per-kilogram basis as that of an adult. 
A)  It is lower on a per-kilogram basis than that of the older child. 
B)  It is lower on a per-kilogram basis than that of an adult. 
C)  It is higher on a per-kilogram basis than that of an adult. 
D)  It is the same on a per-kilogram basis as that of an adult.

Question 13

When plotting an infant's weight or length on a percentile growth chart, a curve is produced that can be used to follow the infant's growth. What is this curve called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Growth velocity 
B)  Growth channel 
C)  Catch-up growth 
D)  Lag-down growth 
A)  Growth velocity 
B)  Growth channel 
C)  Catch-up growth 
D)  Lag-down growth

Question 14

Which of the following describes the growth expectations for most infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  The birth weight is usually regained by the end of the first month. 
B)  Infants triple their birth weight by 6 months of age. 
C)  Infants double their birth weight by 4 to 6 months of age. 
D)  Infants triple their length by 3 years of age. 
A)  The birth weight is usually regained by the end of the first month. 
B)  Infants triple their birth weight by 6 months of age. 
C)  Infants double their birth weight by 4 to 6 months of age. 
D)  Infants triple their length by 3 years of age.

Question 15

Why should whole cow's milk NOT be given to infants younger than 1 year of age?

Accepted Answer

A)  It decreases the renal solute load. 
B)  It can lead to obesity in toddlers. 
C)  It lacks the anti-infective quality of formulas. 
D)  It is associated with lower intakes of iron and linoleic acid. 
A)  It decreases the renal solute load. 
B)  It can lead to obesity in toddlers. 
C)  It lacks the anti-infective quality of formulas. 
D)  It is associated with lower intakes of iron and linoleic acid.

Question 16

What would be a behavior demonstrated by a 7- to 9-month-old to indicate that she is sated and finished eating?

Accepted Answer

A)  She falls asleep. 
B)  She pays more attention to her surroundings. 
C)  She plays with or throws her utensils. 
D)  She hands her cup or bottle to her mother. 
A)  She falls asleep. 
B)  She pays more attention to her surroundings. 
C)  She plays with or throws her utensils. 
D)  She hands her cup or bottle to her mother.

Question 17

What should the caregiver avoid feeding an infant to reduce the risk of choking?

Accepted Answer

A)  Cheese and pudding 
B)  Grapes and hot dogs 
C)  Graham crackers and cheese 
D)  Pasta, such as macaroni 
A)  Cheese and pudding 
B)  Grapes and hot dogs 
C)  Graham crackers and cheese 
D)  Pasta, such as macaroni

Question 18

When should the addition of iron to the diet of both formula-fed and breast-fed infants begin?

Accepted Answer

A)  6 weeks 
B)  4 to 6 months 
C)  6 to 9 months 
D)  1 year 
A)  6 weeks 
B)  4 to 6 months 
C)  6 to 9 months 
D)  1 year

Question 19

Which feeding practice will avoid the development of tooth decay in infants?

Accepted Answer

A)  Give the infant a bottle with fruit juice at bedtime. 
B)  Give the infant a bottle with milk at bedtime. 
C)  Put the infant to bed without a bottle. 
D)  Give the infant a bottle at bedtime only when he or she appears fussy. 
A)  Give the infant a bottle with fruit juice at bedtime. 
B)  Give the infant a bottle with milk at bedtime. 
C)  Put the infant to bed without a bottle. 
D)  Give the infant a bottle at bedtime only when he or she appears fussy.

Question 20

Compared with formula-fed infants, why do breast-fed infants experience a reduced incidence of infections?

Accepted Answer

A)  Human milk is higher in fat. 
B)  Human milk has anti-infective factors. 
C)  Commercial infant formula is higher in iron. 
D)  Commercial infant formula is higher in fat. 
A)  Human milk is higher in fat. 
B)  Human milk has anti-infective factors. 
C)  Commercial infant formula is higher in iron. 
D)  Commercial infant formula is higher in fat.

Exam 16: Nutrition in Infancy

Why should honey NOT be used in home-prepared formulas for infants?

How many kilocalories are provided by 6 fl oz of breastmilk or standard infant formula?

Why are infants particularly susceptible to developing dehydration?

What is the recommendation for vitamin supplementation of infants fed commercially prepared formula?

For a breast-fed infant, which nutrient(s) should be the earliest to be supplemented?

What is the appropriate serving size for foods offered to a small child?

When should the introduction of semisolid and strained foods to the infant's diet begin?

What are the recommended guidelines regarding the use of low-fat and nonfat milk for infants?

For how long do both the American Academy of Pediatricians and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics recommend exclusive breastfeeding of infants?

To meet the fluoride needs of a breast-fed infant, what should parents be instructed to do?

Which vitamin is NOT adequately provided by breastmilk?

Compared with later stages of the life cycle, which of the following describes the infant's protein requirement?

When plotting an infant's weight or length on a percentile growth chart, a curve is produced that can be used to follow the infant's growth. What is this curve called?

Which of the following describes the growth expectations for most infants?

Why should whole cow's milk NOT be given to infants younger than 1 year of age?

What would be a behavior demonstrated by a 7- to 9-month-old to indicate that she is sated and finished eating?

What should the caregiver avoid feeding an infant to reduce the risk of choking?

When should the addition of iron to the diet of both formula-fed and breast-fed infants begin?

Which feeding practice will avoid the development of tooth decay in infants?

Compared with formula-fed infants, why do breast-fed infants experience a reduced incidence of infections?

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