Breast milk would most likely NOT be recommended for a preterm infant.
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Q. 2Infants who were born preterm or have chronic health problems tend to be more irritable than term infants.
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Q. 3Infants with Down syndrome love to suck and have things in their mouth; therefore, it is easy to overfeed them.
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Q. 4Slow growth is ALWAYS a symptom of inadequate nutrition.
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Q. 5The American Academy of Pediatrics and The European Society for Gastroenterology recommend the SAME level of energy intake for pre-term infants.
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Q. 6Nutrient requirements are known for all children with special health care needs due to advances in science.
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Q. 7The answer to question 48 was chosen because:
a. excluding valine, isoleucine, and leucine prevents toxic byproduct buildup.
b. increased calories, protein, and fats are needed.
c. the amino acids will be absorbed better if extensively broken down.
d. MCT oil is easier to digest and provides more calories.
e. a standard formula with rice has an increased thickness to lower the risk of choking.
Q. 8An infant is diagnosed with maple syrup urine disease and requires a special infant formula. Which of the following would be the best choice?
a. An extensively hydrolyzed formula
b. A highly concentrated formula providing 40 kcal/fl oz
c. A standard infant formula with polycose and MCT oil
d. A standard infant formula with baby rice cereal
e. A mixture of amino acids, carbohydrates, and fats, without the amino acids valine, isoleucine, and leucine
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