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Mr. Wonderful · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The CDC recommends that all health care providers use the World Health Organization (WHO) growth standards to monitor growth for infants and children aged 02 years. For children ages 2 and older the CDC growth chart should be used.

These charts are standardized and appropriate for all children. Is this statement true or false? Indicate whether the statement is true or false

Question 2

As the nurse assists a new mother with breastfeeding, she asks, If formula is prepared to meet the nutritional needs of the newborn, what is in breast milk that makes it better? The nurse's best response is that it contains

a. More calories
b. Essential amino acids
c. Important immunoglobulins
d. More calcium

pocatato · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 27, 2018

Answer to Question 1

F
There are special growth charts available for premature or very low birth weight infants,
and children with specific conditions that may affect size and growth (i.e., Down
syndrome).

Answer to Question 2

C
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A The calorie count of formula and breast milk is about the same.
B All of the essential amino acids are in both formula and breast milk. The
concentrations may differ.
C Breast milk contains immunoglobulins that protect the newborn against
infection.
D Calcium levels are higher in formula than breast milk. This higher level can
cause an excessively high renal solute load if the formula is not diluted properly.