NSD 225 Lecture Notes - Lecture 16: Caffeine, Veganism, Lead Poisoning
4 Nov 2015
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Lifecycle nutrition: infants and toddlers: brann nsd 225. Biggest impact of chronic undernutriton on height: assessment of growth, growth charts. Height and weight correspond to a percentile. Easily digested and enhances calcium absorption: protein. Amount less than in cow"s milk: fat is generous in essential fatty acids. Linoleic and linolenic (and their long-chain derivatives of arachadonic acid, About 50% of calories in breastmilk come from fat: vitamins. Low in sodium and fluoride: supplement needs for breastfed infants. A single dose of vitamin k at birth. Source of iron by 4 to 6 months. Possible supplements: vitamin b-12 (vegan mothers, fluoride. Formula feeding for infants: formula composition, mimics breast milk (without the immunologic factors, iron-fortified, regulated by the fda. Note: cow"s milk not appropriate in the first year of life because of the high protein and mineral content: formula preparation, monitor safety and cleanliness, powdered infant formula, mix to the correct strength, need a sterile environment.
