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Worldwide, the Unites States ranks ____ in infant mortality rates.
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27th
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A major factor in the prevalence of infant mortality in the United States is:
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Infant birthweight
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At birth, the healthy newborn's digestive system is sufficiently mature to digest:
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[ ] a. fats
[ ] b. proteins
[ ] c. simple sugars
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The average caloric need of infants in the first five months of life is ___ calories per kg of body weight, based on growth of breastfed infants.
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108
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There is no specific recommended intake level of fats for infants. T/F
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True
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Cholesterol intake should be limited in infancy to protect against high levels of blood cholesterol later in life. T/F
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False
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The ___ fats, such as those in breast milk, are more readily utilized than ___ fats, such as in some infant formulas.
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[X] b. short and medium chain....long chain
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The metabolic rate of infants is ___ compared to older stages of growth.
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High
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In general, fluoride levels are low in breast milk. T/F
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True
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To maintain adequate sodium intake in infants, salt should be added to their foods. T/F
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False
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Screening for lead poisoning is recommended starting at ___ months of age.
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9-12
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Healthy newborns double their birthweight by age ___ months and triple it by ___.
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4-6...1 year
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Dietary fiber recommendations for infants are:
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[X] e. none of the above; there are no recommendations for infants
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The National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion infant growth charts show:
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[ ] a. weight for age
[ ] b. length for age
[ ] c. weight for length
[ ] d. head circumference for age
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The rate of weight gain during infancy is fairly predictive of further growth patterns after infancy. T/F
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False
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