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1. Healthy weight gain during first trimester of pregnancy: 2-4 lbs total
2. Life stages with fastest growth rates: infants & adolescents
3. Toddlers and milk consumption: -->*whole milk*: provides necessary fat for neurological develop-
ment for children up to 2yo
--> *low-fat or skim milk*: should be consumed after 2 yo
Limit to no more than 24 oz. daily- more than that can increase risk for iron-deficiency anemia as toddlers are less likely
to eat protein-filled foods after filling up on milk
4. neural tube defect: incomplete closure of the spinal canal, which may allow protrusion of the spinal cord
and meninges at birth, leading to paralysis; also known as spina bifida
intake of vitamin folic acid during pregnancy by mother reduces risk
5. Infant rice cereal: The most suitable first solid food for infants
appropriate around age 6 months- mix with formula or breast milk
6. introducing new foods to infants: Introduce new foods one at a time, 4 to 7 days apart, to identify
allergies.
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7. Substances unsafe for pregnancy: - alcohol
- soft, unpasteurized cheeses (feta, blue cheese, gouda)
- rare meats
- Isotretinoin (retinol- vitamin A, Accutane)
- caffeine > 300mg daily
- Raw fish
- High mercury fish
8. breastmilk contains ______ calories per ounce: 20
9. risks for gestational diabetes: - Previous infant w/ congential anomaly
- Hx of gestational diabetes or polyhydramnios
- Family Hx of diabetes
- Corticosteroid or antipsychotic use
- >35 years
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- Multple pregnancies
- previous infant weighing 9 lbs
- previous unexplained fetal demise
- maternal obesity
- HTN before pregnancy
10. Newborn weight loss: 5% to 7% starts after birth, should regain birthweight in two weeks
11. Safe preparation of formula includes using water free from _______. Water
containing _____ is a major source of poisoning among infants.: fluoride
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