Infant Nutrition Quiz
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Why should new foods be introduced one at a time to an infant?
A. There is a risk of a food jag
B. There is a risk of malnutrition
C. There is a risk of a food allergy
D. All of the above
An infant’s digestive system is developed enough to handle starch at birth.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Commercial baby food would be a better option than homemade baby food for
A. busy families
B. parents who want to feed their baby healthier food
C. parents who want to know exactly what nutrients their baby is getting
D. b & c
Infants under one year of age generally do not need which of the following in their diet
A. Meat
B. Rice
C. Water
D. Juice
Which nutrient is essential for brain development, absorbing vitamins A, D, E, & K, and regulating body temperature?
A. Carbs
B. Fats
C. Water
D. Proteins
To finely grind solid foods into a thick paste
A. chop
B. mince
C. dice
D. puree
New foods should be introduced every
A. Day
B. 1-2 days
C. 2-3 days
D. 3-5 days
One of the first foods to introduce to an infant should be iron fortified infant cereal.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
During the first year, an infant triples his/her birth weight and increases their length by 50%.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
What is an indicator that an infant is ready for solid food?
A. They are 4-6 months old
B. They can sit with support
C. They can control their head movements
D. All of the above
Formula is the best source of nutrition for infants under the age of one.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Infants need this nutrient to prevent eye damage and an increased risk of infection
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin D
D. Vitamin E
Infants need Vitamin D for all of the following reasons except
A. Prevent Rickets
B. Promote Calcium absorption
C. Prevent eye damage
D. Promote Proper Tooth Formation and Cavity Prevention
It is ok to feed an infant out of the jar and save leftovers for the next day.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
Which food should infants avoid for the first year?
A. Carrots
B. Bread
C. Honey
D. Juice