FNN 201 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Birth Weight
3 Mar 2017
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If not, commercial formula appropriate for infant, prepare and stored safely to avoid risk bacterial contamination. Three main types of formula: ready to feed, liquid concentrate, powder. Canada had 23 breastmilk banks, all except one closed due to hiv transmission concerns. Research required to show health benefit to baby & cost benefit to facility. 6-24 months: goal to provide adequate nutrients to support growth. Requirements based on amount required to achieve physiologic endpoint. First 2 years relatively high metabolic rate and rapid growth impose greater requirements and rapid growth impose greater requirements while immaturity of gi tract & neuromuscular coordination & immune function limits foods and exposes to energy risks. Gain up to 3x birthweight in first year, x4 in the 3rd year. Based on direct measures of energy expenditure and growth: 200kcal (2-8month), Recommend exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months and continued up to 2 years or longer with appropriate complementary feeding.
