FMLY 1010 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Dpt Vaccine, Marasmus, Kwashiorkor

• School: University of Manitoba
• Department: Family Social Sciences
• Course: FMLY 1010
• Professor: Christine A.Schippers

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Lomoarcpsd|98729 8: preterm babies also need the immunological benefits of breast milk. Feed preterm babies breast milk that is fortified with proteins/fats/vitamins/minerals. Do not breast feed is mother uses drugs. Babies only need breast milk/formula accompanied by supplements up until 4-6 months. No evidence to support that solid foods help babies sleep through the night. Recommended to withhold solid foods until baby is at least 6 months. Introduce no more than 1 new food each week. Can impair brain nervous system is most rapidly developing body system during first 2 years. Macronutrients = large amounts of carbohydrates, fat, and proteins, that are needed for energy and for body and brain building elements: macronutrient malnutrition is the leading cause of death for children under age 5. Marasmus disease that occurs when child has severe calorie deficit. Weigh less than 60% of what they should weigh. Also suffer parasitic infections that lead to chronic diarrhea.