When measuring growth in infants, you should do all the following EXCEPT _____ to avoid measurement errors.
a. use measurement equipment that has been recently calibrated
b. confirm the scale is on zero before starting
c. make sure the infant has a diaper on to keep surfaces clean
d. make sure that neither hips nor knees are bent
e. measure the heel with the foot flat against a foot board
Q. 2The DRI for fluoride in infants < 6 months of age is _____.
a. 0.01 mcg
b. 0.1 mcg
c. 0.1 mg
d. 1 mg
e. 0.5 mg
Q. 3Which of the following is NOT one of the infant growth charts developed by the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (part of the CDC)?
a. Weight for age
b. Length for age
c. Weight for length
d. Head circumference for weight
e. Head circumference for age
Q. 4The process of breaking down body protein to generate energy is known as:
a. catabolism.
b. cannibalism.
c. anabolism.
d. annihilation.
e. anaerobic metabolism.
Q. 5The two essential fatty acids required in an infant's diet are -linolenic acid and _____ acid.
a. stearic
b. palmytic
c. polymyearic
d. linoleic
Q. 6A male infant can get too much protein when
a. his motor skills are developed.
b. baby cereal is added to his infant formula.
c. he consumes more formula than recommended for age.
d. his mom is breastfeeding.
e. b and c
Q. 7Recommended protein intake for infants from the ages of 6 to 12 months is:
a. 0.8 g/kg body weight.
b. 1.0 g/kg body weight.
c. 1.2 g/kg body weight.
d. 1.4 g/kg body weight.
e. 1.6 g/kg body weight.
Q. 8Which of the following would NOT be one of the factors accounting for the range of calories an infant needs?
a. Weight
b. Length
c. Sleep/wake cycle
d. Growth rate
e. Physical activity
Q. 9A 7-month-old infant weighing 16 lbs needs approximately _____ Calories/day.
a. 600
b. 650
c. 715
d. 880
Q. 10Based on your answer to question 11, a 5-month-old infant would require approximately _____ total Calories per day based on a weight of 6 kg.
a. 648
b. 732
c. 924
d. 1037
e. 1251
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