Nutrition Through The Life Cycle
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ISBN: 9781337919333
Author: Brown, Judith E.
Publisher: Cengage Learning,
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Introduction: Preterm infants have higher nutritional requirements than a normal infant as there development and growth is retarded. Nutrient requirement in preterm infants plays a key role in growth, survival and for maintaining good health.
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Infants born 39 weeks or later are less likely to:
A.
have problems with vision and hearing.
B.
gain adequate weight before delivery.
C.
be able to suck and swallow appropriately.
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None of these is correct.
Premature babies born before the 26th week of gestation develop physiological problems because
Select one:
a. gastrulation did not complete
b. amniotic fluid is required for breathing
c. cell specialization has not begun
d. organs are underdeveloped
Why is brown fat important?a. It is the newborn’s primary source of insulation.b. It can be broken down to generate heat forthermoregulation.c. It can be broken down for energy betweenfeedings.d. It can be converted to white fat.
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