Chapter 15, Problem A1CR

Which is a true statement about limiting nutrients in infancy? a. Iron supplementation is initiated when infants are six months of age. b. Vitamin D supplementation is needed in breastfed infants because the content is low in breast milk. c. Low intake of dietary fiber is a common cause of constipation in infants. d. Fluoride is not needed until teeth start erupting in late infancy.

Along the lines of question 3, formulate a healthy diet for an actively growing 7-year-old.

Which meal carries the lowest choking risk for a nine-month-old infant? a. Scrambled egg, slice of sausage, buttered toast pieces b. Vegetable and chicken dinner, soda cracker, apple slice c. Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, grapes d. Cooked carrot, applesauce, beef and macaroni dinner