Deck 15: Feeding Infants

Question 1

Eggs, meats, citrus juices, and wheat cereals may cause:

A) allergic reactions
B) constipation
C) growth that is too rapid
D) excessive weight gain

Answer 1

allergic reactions

Question 2

Infant formulas are manufactured so they are:

A) high in protein
B) low in sugar
C) high in minerals and vitamins
D) similar in composition to breast milk

Answer 2

similar in composition to breast milk

Question 3

Adding cereal to an infant's bottle can lead to baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD).

Answer 3

False

Question 4

Food allergies and/or overfeeding can cause vomiting and diarrhea in infants.

Question 5

Pureed meats should be introduced into an infant's diet by 3 to 4 months-of-age to address depleted iron reserves.

Question 6

Infants will ________ their birth weight by the time they turn 1 year old.

A) double
B) triple
C) quadruple
D) equal

Question 7

Infants are able to sit alone with limited support by 4 months of age.

Question 8

Infants show interest in drinking from a cup at approximately:

A) 2 to 3 months
B) 6 to 7 months
C) 9 to 10 months
D) 12 months

Question 9

A 3-month-old infant's diet should consist of:

A) plenty of fruits and vegetables
B) only cereals
C) meats, vegetables, and milk
D) breast milk or formula only

Question 10

The first semi-solid food that is typically offered to an infant is a rice cereal.

Question 11

An infant who turns her head to the side while eating should be urged to continue eating until all of her food is gone.

Question 12

All of the following foods are common allergens EXCEPT:

A) eggs
B) orange juice
C) rice
D) whole wheat bread

Question 13

By 6 months of age, infants can be fed undiluted cow's milk.

Question 14

At approximately what age does an infant develop a pincer grip?

A) 3 to 4 months
B) 5 to 6 months
C) 7 to 8 months
D) 9 to 10 months

Question 15

Infants' teeth usually begin to erupt around ____ months of age.

A) 3 to 4
B) 6 to 7
C) 8 to 9
D) 10 to 12

Question 16

A mother's breast milk changes in composition to meet the infant's nutrient needs.

Question 17

An infant's high nutrient needs are due to:

A) rapid growth
B) physical activity
C) frequent illness
D) genetics

Question 18

Infants are able to digest carbohydrates (cereals) by 6 months of age.

Question 19

Microwaving is a quick and easy way to heat bottles of formula or frozen breast milk.

Question 20

Honey or foods containing honey should not be fed to infants because they:

A) are difficult to digest
B) provide too many empty calories
C) may contain botulism spores
D) can cause diarrhea

Question 21

Maternal nutrient deficiencies that commonly produce low-birth-weight infants include all of the following EXCEPT:

A) protein
B) folacin and vitamin D
C) fat and zinc
D) calories

Question 22

Why is iron-enriched cereal recommended as the first semi-solid food to be given to the infant?

Question 23

Feeding an infant in a reclining position with a bottle that is propped up may result in:

A) aspiration of formula
B) ear infection
C) baby bottle tooth decay (BBTD)
D) all answers are correct

Question 24

The federally funded WIC program provides food supplement vouchers for:

A) pregnant women
B) infants
C) young children to age 5
D) all answers are correct

Question 25

Discuss why it is important that a caregiver hold an infant during feedings?

Question 26

List three reasons why a mother may choose not to breast-feed.

Question 27

Full-term infants are born with stores of the mineral ____________________ and the vitamin ____________________ to last them for the first 6 months after birth.

Question 28

Cereals containing _____ should be introduced by 6 months of age.

A) iron
B) vitamin D
C) vitamin C
D) calcium

Question 29

Briefly discuss why a formula-fed infant should not be given vitamin supplements unless they are prescribed by a physician.

Question 30

Approximately one-fourth to one-half of a young infant's calories are used for _______________________.

Question 31

The breast-fed infant should be supplemented with vitamin __________ soon after birth, but the formula-fed infant should not because formulas provide generous amounts of this vitamin and excess intake may cause toxicity.

Question 32

It is recommended that the introduction of semisolid foods be delayed for infants whose parents or siblings are known to have food ____________________.

Question 33

Ingredients in commercially jarred infant foods are listed in ____________________ order according to the amount of each item present.

Question 34

Describe several health and developmental problems that low-birth-weight infants are more likely to experience.

Question 35

List five advantages that breast milk has over formula as the first food for an infant.

Question 36

Infants should not be fed meat or meat alternatives before the age of ____.

A) 3 to 4 months
B) 4 to 6 months
C) 7 to 9 months
D) 12 months

Question 37

Describe why it is so important to follow the manufacturer's instructions precisely when mixing infant formulas.