Fruit juices should be limited to four to six ounces per day for all the following reasons except:
a. fruit juice should be offered in a bottle.
b. fruit juices are not nutrient dense and may displace other foods.
c. no fruit juice should be offered before at least six months of age.
d. excess fruit juices can lead to diarrhea in infants and young children.
Q. 2Compared to breast milk or iron-fortified formula, cow's milk is higher in calcium and lower in vitamin C, which results in:
a. decreased digestibility.
b. decreased iron absorption.
c. elevated levels of phosphorus.
d. improved bone development.
Q. 3The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends formulas for formula-fed infants be:
a. fortified with iron.
b. fortified with vitamins.
c. supplemented with rice cereal after three months.
d. made with sterile water until the infant is six months old.
Q. 4Which of the following statements about breast milk is false?
a. It provides all nutrients needed for the first six months.
b. Breast milk provides protection with antiviral agents.
c. A breast milk protein called lactoferrin acts as an antibacterial agent.
d. Lactose in breast milk is easily digested and enhances calcium absorption.
Q. 5A breastfeeding mother reports that her infant cries only when she is hungry, needs to belch, or has a soiled diaper. However, the infant is jittery and does not sleep as much as normal. Information that would most appropriately facilitate assessment would be:
a. Does the mother smoke?
b. Are there loud disturbances in the home?
c. What is the mother's caffeine consumption?
d. How much sugar does the mother consume?
Q. 6How many kcalories per day are required for the lactating mother to produce breastmilk?
a. 250
b. 350
c. 500
d. 750
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