Nutrition during Infancy

These flashcards cover key concepts and vocabulary related to infant nutrition as found in the lecture notes.

Infancy

The stage of life referring to a person not more than 12 months of age.

Normal Newborn Appearance

Characteristics including acrocyanosis, Mongolian spot, and lanugo observed in newborns.

Breastfeeding

Feeding infants with breastmilk, which is clean, easily digested, and non-allergenic.

Bottle Feeding

Feeding infants with formula designed to match the nutrition of breastmilk.

Mixed Feeding

A combination of breastfeeding and bottle feeding, with either method predominating.

Nutritional Requirements

Guidelines for calorie, protein, fats, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, and water intake for infants.

Feeding Tips

Recommendations for helping infants eat better, including testing readiness and introducing new foods.

Common Disorders

Issues like diarrhea, vomiting, and colic that can affect the infant's nutritional status.

Behavioral Development Milestones

Growth indicators such as suckling, vocalizing, and starting to walk.

Good Foods for Infants

Nutritious options including oatmeal, eggs, fish, and green leafy vegetables.