Question 1
When Ruth's newborn, Jenna, wakes up crying, Ruth's breast milk begins to flow. The release of breast milk is caused by __________.
◦ the cephalocaudal pattern
◦ lack of sleep
◦ the let-down reflex
◦ myelination
Question 2
Which of the following is an accurate statement about infant nutrition?
◦ Data from 2015-2016 indicate that 49 percent of children 2 to 5 years old were obese, due in part to sugary snacks and fruit juice or sweetened drinks.
◦ In the United States, children 6 months and older do not get enough fruits and vegetables.
◦ At the age of 6 months, babies can begin eating "finger foods" consisting of easily chewed items such as cheese and soft crackers.
◦ In the United States, the number of infants age 6 to 23 months who meet criteria for being overweight increased from 10.1 percent in 1980 to 57 percent in 2004.
Example of a patient statement.
Measuring the Weight and Length of an Infant
Life Cycle Nutrition: Pregnancy through Infancy
Infant bonding and attachment to the caregiver
Anatomic and Physiologic Considerations with Infant and Child Patients