Infant Nutrition Recommendations often overwhelmed with the amount of informatio
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Question
Infant Nutrition Recommendations often overwhelmed with the amount of information about feeding and care of infants. Determine whether each of the following feeding practices is recommended for an infant. Putting the baby to bed with a bottle Not recommended Using bottled water products marketed to infants instead of using formula or electrolyte-replacement fluids Giving 400 IU vitamin D per day to infants Avoiding bulky, high-fiber foods that are low in calories for infant feeding Heating a baby bottle in the Feeding 8 cups of water per day to infants to prevent dehydration Feeding iron-fortified cereals and foods to children over 6 months of age Feeding honey to an infant as an alternative to sugarExplanation / Answer
1) Not recommended. Increases risk of ear infections.
2) Not recommended. It is only water and will not meet the nutrition requirements.
3) Recommended due to increased risk of rickets and less exposure of babies to sunlight.
4) Recommended. Infants need small frequent food which is easily digestible and calories.
5) Not Recommended. The milk or water may get heated unevenly and cause scald to babies.
6) Not Recommended. Infants less than 6 months doesn't need water since fluid requirements can be met with breast feeding and formula. Infants above 6 months may require 2 to 4 ounces or upto 8 ounces per day to maintain hydration
7) Recommended. To avoid low iron levels.
8) Not recommended because of risk of botulism.