In preterm births, which organ is stressed, reducing an infant's ability to digest protein?
a. Heart
b. Small intestine
c. Liver
d. Gallbladder
e. Pancreas
Q. 2The DRI for protein in infants that do not have special conditions that impair growth or digestion is _____.
a. 1.52 g protein/kg body weight
b. 2.2 g protein/kg body weight
c. 3.0 g protein/kg body weight
d. 3.0 g protein/g body weight
Q. 3An infant with what special condition requires less energy than a healthy infant?
a. Extremely low-birth-weight infant
b. Low-birth-weight infant
c. Infant with Down's syndrome
d. Infant born with difficulty breathing
e. Infant born with PKU
Q. 4The European Society for Gastroenterology and Nutrition recommends that a pre-term baby have an energy intake range of _____ Calories/per kg.
a. 50-65
b. 70-90
c. 110-135
d. 175-300
Q. 5In which of the following cases would EXTRA calories be needed for a child?
a. Infections
b. Fever
c. Difficulty breathing
d. Recovery from surgery
e. All of the above
Q. 6Which of the following statements about fat is NOT true?
a. Up to 55 of total calories from fat may be recommended.
b. Fats are easier to absorb for infants with VLBW or ELBW.
c. Low fat intakes are not generally recommended.
d. MCT do not require bile for digestion.
e. Breast milk is recommended because it is high in essential fatty acids.
Q. 7Primary components included in nutrition evaluations of children with special health care needs include _____.
a. growth, nutrient content of diet, and how the child is fed
b. growth, nutrient content of diet, and cost
c. growth, course of mother's pregnancy, and substance abuse in the home
d. health care insurance eligibility, growth, and nutrient content of diet