Children forced to try new foods are less likely to try those foods again than are children who are left to decide for themselves.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 2Lactose intolerance is _____.
a. a milk protein allergy
b. less common in infants than adults
c. caused by a deficiency of the enzyme lactase
d. caused by an inability of the body to produce lactose
e. overcome by feeding infants formulas high in lactose to build their tolerance
Q. 3Children who spend more than two hours each day watching television or other media can become obese even while consuming fewer kcalories than more active children.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 4An infant with a suspected protein intolerance may be _____.
a. fed a soy formula because plant proteins are well tolerated
b. fed a hydrolyzed protein formula
c. breast fed only because breast milk offers the best nutrition for infants
d. put on IV fluids with a fat replacement
e. fed a cow's milk formula because it is low in proteins
Q. 5Children's food aversions may be the result of nature's efforts to protect them from allergic or other adverse reactions.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
Q. 6Several practices are helpful in relieving colic. An exception is _____.
a. swaddling the baby
b. bathing or otherwise calming the infant
c. evaluating and improving positioning of the baby for eating
d. ensuring that the baby is burped often
e. increasing the mother's intake of cow's milk if the infant is breastfed
Q. 7Allergic reactions to foods always occur within 3-4 hours after the food is consumed.
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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