The American Academy of Pediatrics and The European Society for Gastroenterology recommend the SAME ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics and The European Society for Gastroenterology recommend the SAME level of energy intake for pre-term infants.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 2

Nutrient requirements are known for all children with special health care needs due to advances in science.
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Q. 3

The 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. 4

An 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

Q. 5

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. 6

Protein 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. 7

When 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. 8

All 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.