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1
Q

What are the daily food requirements for newborn infants?

A
Day 1- 60 ml/kg 
Day 2- 75 ml/kg
Day 3- 100 ml/kg 
Day 4- 125 ml/kg 
Day 5- 150 ml/kg 

Preterm infants may require up to 180 ml/kg. Term infants continue with 150 ml/kg

2
Q

What is the difference between complementary and supplementary formula feeds?

A

Complementary feed of formula is given after a breastfeed while supplementary formula feelings completely replace breastfeeds

3
Q

What are the daily energy requirements for preterm and term infants

A

Preterm: 130-150 kcal/kg/24 hours
Term: 100- 120 kcal/kg/24 hours

4
Q

How are multivitamin drops administered?

A

0.6 ml multivitamin drops are started daily when full volume feeds are reached and are continued to 6 months when solids are introduced.

5
Q

What is the dosage of iron for preterm infants?

A

0.3 ml daily from one month until discharge from hospital and 0.6ml daily to 6 months

6
Q

What are the daily requirements of vitamins A, D, C and K as well as fluoride

A
Vitamin A: 1500- 3000u/day 
C: 25-50 mg/day
D: 400 u/day 
K1: 1 mg at birth 
Fluoride: 0.25 mg/day
7
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What important precautions do you have to take when introducing solids to infants with a strong family history of allergy in the family?

A
  • avoid cow’s milk for at least 6 months
  • delay introduction of solids until 6 months
  • no citrus, eggs or cheese before 9-12 months
  • only wheat-free cereals