Infant Nutrition Quiz
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Lack of zinc and iron may cause stunted growth.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
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
Infants are given a dose of Vitamin K at birth to help with acid reflux.
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
During the first year, an infant triples his/her birth weight and increases their length by 50%.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
One of the first foods to introduce to an infant should be iron fortified infant cereal.
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
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
An infant’s digestive system is developed enough to handle starch at birth.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
It is safe to give an infant cow’s milk once he/she is 3 months old.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
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
Why is protein important for infants?
A. It helps the body make enzymes and antibodies
B. It prevents tooth decay
C. It promotes new tissue growth and repairs damaged tissue
D. Both a & c
New foods should be introduced every
A. Day
B. 1-2 days
C. 2-3 days
D. 3-5 days
It is ok to feed an infant out of the jar and save leftovers for the next day.
A. TRUE
B. FALSE
