Catch-up growth and weight gain are typically emphasized with very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) babies; this can sometimes result in:
a. overfeeding.
b. gastrointestinal discomfort.
c. specially prepared meals.
d. behavior problems.
e. a and b
Q. 2Protein sparing is best defined as:
a. eating enough protein so that you have plenty to spare.
b. eating enough carbohydrate so that protein can be used for growth.
c. eating enough fat so that protein can be used for growth.
d. All of the above
e. b and c only
Q. 3When energy generated from carbohydrate and fat consumption is sufficient to meet a newborn's need, protein will be used for growth instead. This process is called:
a. glycolysis.
b. gluconeogenesis.
c. oxidation.
d. protein sparing.
e. the Kreb's cycle.
Q. 4All of the following would be examples of feeding problems in high-risk infants over 6 months of age EXCEPT:
a. the baby cannot maintain good head control while being fed with a spoon.
b. the baby resists lumpy or textured foods.
c. the baby resists anything in his mouth except a bottle, breast, or pacifier.
d. the baby constantly puts non-food objects in her mouth.
e. the baby does not give signs that indicate hunger or fullness.
Q. 5An infant with repaired spina bifida or Down syndrome requires:
a. more calories than a healthy full-term infant.
b. fewer calories than a healthy full-term infant.
c. the same amount of calories as a healthy full-term infant.
Q. 6How many Calories would the American Academy of Pediatrics initially recommend for a 1.5-kg infant that was born at 33 weeks gestation?
a. 120 kcal/day
b. 162 kcal/day
c. 180 kcal/day
d. 225 kcal/day
e. 248 kcal/day
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