Nutrition in infancy

infants at the highest end of weight for length or grow rapidly during infancy most commonly are?

obese

DRI of water for infants

2 ounces of fluid per pound of body weight

0.7 L/day to 6 months

0.8 L/day 6-12 months

should infants have juices, sugar water, or sweetened beverages

no

calcium

0-6 months: 200mg

6-12 months: 260

fluoride in infants

not recommended

Solid food should be introduced _______ for a week to watch for
allergies

one at a time

Full term infants are born with enough iron for approximately

6 months

iron sources:

iron-fortified formula and rice cereal

“Nursing Bottle Syndrome”

Encourage using a cup by 8
months and no bottle after 18
months

Protein intake for kids

1-3 years old: 1.10 g/kg/day

4-13 years old : 0.95

most common nutrient disorders in children

iron

obesity BMI at or above what percentile

95th

Physical activity in kids

at least 1 hr a day

non competitive