Deck 4: Feeding Infants

Question 1

Which of the following is true about feeding infants?

A)Infants should be fed on demand.
B)A feeding schedule should be imposed.
C)Put infants in a crib with a bottle to help them fall asleep.
D)Propping a baby with a bottle is sometimes appropriate.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Adding infant cereal to formula or breast milk in the bottle will not:

A)increase a baby's likelihood to sleep through the night.
B)increase the risk of acquiring allergies.
C)throw off the balance of nutrients in formula or breast milk.
D)put the baby at risk for obesity.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

All of the following is correct about breast milk,except:

A)it is easily and quickly digested.
B)it includes antibodies.
C)the type of fat found in breast milk is easily absorbed.
D)it provides sufficient iron well-past the age of six months.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following describes how single-ingredients foods should be introduced?

A)no more than two at a time.
B)one at a time with a wait period of 3-5 days.
C)one new food a month.
D)pureed fruits firstthen pureed meats.

Question 5

Which of the following is not true when storing breast milk?

A)Breast milk can be stored in the refrigerator for 48 hours.
B)Breast milk in soiled containers should not be accepted.
C)Breast milk that remains in a bottle after feeding must be stored within one hour.
D)Breast milk can be stored in the freezer at 0 degrees for up to 3 months.

Question 6

Teachers directly benefits from having breastfed infants in their program for all the following reasons except:

A)Breastfed infants are less likely to get diarrhea.
B)Programs can receive reimbursement from the Child and Adult Care Food Program for breastfed infants.
C)Breastfed infants need to be fed less often.
D)Breastfed infants are less likely to have colds or ear infections.

Question 7

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended which of the following as important first foods for breast-fed infants?

A)Infant cereals and pureed meats.
B)Infant cereals and pureed fruits.
C)Pureed fruits and pureed vegetables.
D)Cow's milk or goat's milk.

Question 8

Teachers can support breastfeeding mothers by taking all of the following steps except:

A)having a breastfeeding policy in place.
B)keeping breastfeeding mothers on a strict schedule if they come to feed their babies during work breaks.
C)have a comfortable and private place for mothers to nurse or express breast milk.
D)helping mothers to get babies to transition from exclusive feeding at the breast to taking a bottle with breast milk in it.

Question 9

All of the following statements are true about giving honey to infants except:

A)infantile botulism can occur in infants as a result of consuming honey.
B)there are less associated risks for babies born in certain cultures who use honey to cleanse the system shortly after birth.
C)avoiding honey is imperative until after the baby's first birthday.
D)consumption of honey during the first year can contribute to an illness that can result in death.

Question 10

All of the following are advantages of breast milk except:

A)antibodies in breast milk help prevent against illness and infection.
B)colostrum from breast milk is considered the infant's first immunization.
C)Breast-fed infants born prematurely perform better on IQ tests and have overall better cognitive performance.
D)the protective effect breast milk has against obesity decreases if a mother continues nursing beyond one year.

Question 11

When preparing infant formula,inaccuracies in measuring can lead to all of the following except:

A)too much water can mean not enough calories and nutrients.
B)too little water can lead to diarrhea and dehydration.
C)too much water can result in poor growth.
D)too much water will result in excess calorie intake.

Question 12

Readiness skills for introducing semisolid complementary foods includes all of the following except:

A)the tongue thrust and gag reflexes start to diminish and infants are able to move food around in the mouth with their tongues.
B)the ability to indicate hunger by moving toward food and fullness by turning head away.
C)the ability to hold head up and sit with support.
D)infants have newly erupting teeth.

Question 13

All infants who are breast-fed must receive supplements for which of the following?

A)Vitamin D
B)Vitamin B-12
C)Zinc
D)Iron

Question 14

The nutritional benefits of breast milk include all of the following except:

A)its composition appears to be ideally suited to promote brain development.
B)its composition appears to be ideally suited to promote vision development.
C)it contains enzymes that help in the absorption of the fats,carbohydrates,and protein found in breast milk.
D)the nutrient content of breast milk does not change over time.

Question 15

For healthy infants the "window of opportunity" for introducing complementary foods and advancing flavors and textures is?

A)Before 4 to 6 months of age.
B)Between 4 to 6 months of age through 10 months of age.
C)After 12 months of age.
D)Between 10 and 12 months of age.

Question 16

When feeding babies from a bottle,do all of the following,except:

A)Wash hands before feeding babies.
B)Hold babies heads higher than their trunks
C)Tilt the bottle so that the milk fills the nipple.
D)Encourage the infant to continue feeding until all of the formula is gone.

Question 17

Why is serving cow's milk to infants under 12 months of age is discouraged?

A)consuming cow's milk can lead to iron deficiency and it is too high in protein,sodium,and potassium.
B)cow's milk is too high in cholesterol.
C)cow's milk is too high in folic acid.
D)cow's milk is too high in fat.

Question 18

Iron deficiency may cause all of the following except:

A)problems with central nervous system development.
B)developmental delays.
C)increased risk for obesity.
D)deficits in cognitive and motor skills.

Question 19

All of the following are true about introducing finger foods to infants except:

A)finger foods should be soft enough for babies to chew using their gums.
B)finger foods can be introduced when infants have developed the pincer grasp.
C)finger foods should be introduced after babies have teeth.
D)babies are ready for finger foods when they have oral motor skills such as using the jaw to mash foods and moving food around from side to side in the mouth.

Question 20

All of the following should be avoided until a baby's first birthday,except:

A)Cow's milk
B)Fortified cereal
C)Goat's milk
D)Honey

Question 21

Allowing infants to learn about new foods involves all except:

A)offering new foods multiple times to increase the likelihood of acceptance.
B)exposing infants to a wide variety of foods.
C)not allowing them to waste time playing with food.
D)respecting the baby's feeding cues for hunger and fullness.

Question 22

All of the following foods are nutrient dense foods,except:

A)fruit drinks.
B)pureed fruits.
C)unprocessed meats.
D)pureed vegetables.

Question 23

Which of the following does not pertain to infants eating solid food for the first time?

A)Pureed cooked meats and infant cereals are important first solid foods.Especially for breastfed infants.
B)Foods used for teething are good first foods.
C)Most cultures have traditional first foods that include some type of grain mixed with water,broth,or milk
D)Cooperation between teachers and families is important as the infant is exposed to new texturesshapesand sizes of food.

Question 24

All of the following is correct regarding premature infants,except:

A)are born before 37 weeks of gestation.
B)should receive breast milk if possible.
C)do not have different nutritional requirements
D)are at greater risk for developing iron-deficiency anemia

Question 25

All of the following present a choking concerns for infants except:

A)round and slippery foods such as grapes and cooked carrots.
B)easy-to-inhale foods such as sunflower seeds,peanuts,raisins,and popcorn.
C)hard,dry foods such as pretzels and chips.
D)textured foods mixed with pureed foods such as pureed carrots and rice or pureed peaches and alphabet pasta.

Question 26

Studies conducted on the eating habits of U.S.infants found:

A)as many as 50% of infants were exposed to French fries,candy,cookies or cake before age one.
B)most infants were eating nutrient dense foods.
C)the number one cause of death in infancy was choking due to inappropriate food choices offered to them.
D)90% were consuming sweetened drinks such as soda or juice drinks.

Question 27

Oral hyposensitivity is defined as:

A)having less feeling within the mouth and therefore less consciousness of where food is once it is placed inside the mouth.
B)a condition in which infants are overly aware of foods placed in or near their mouths.
C)infants who struggle with liquids and coughs or chokes during meals.
D)difficulty chewing due to weak chewing muscles.

Question 28

Strategies to reduce the risk of choking include all,except:

A)feeding infants fed in a calm environment with limited distractions.
B)sitting babies up straight when feeding them.
C)checking with parents to see if their children have already tried foods such as popcorn before giving it to them.
D)cutting food for infants in no larger than ¼ inch squares.

Question 29

A cleft palate is generally all of the following except:

A)not problematic for feeding babies.
B)problematic for feeding babies.
C)can be overcome with the use of special bottles.
D)repaired at about 9 months of age.

Question 30

The following are examples of infant hunger cues except:

A)increased arm and leg motions.
B)seals lips together.
C)mouthing lips,fingers,or fists.
D)rooting and grunt sounds.