CBC Maternal & Infant Nutrition 2

Question 1

According to CDC guidance, about how many additional calories per day does a well-nourished, exclusively breastfeeding mother typically need?

Accepted Answer

450–500 kcal

Answer

CDC estimates exclusively breastfeeding mothers need roughly 450–500 extra kcal/day.

Question 2

What is the AAP's recommended vitamin D supplement for an exclusively breastfed infant?

Accepted Answer

400 IU daily starting in the first few days of life

Answer

The AAP recommends 400 IU of vitamin D daily for breastfed infants beginning shortly after birth.

Question 3

A mother following a strict vegan diet asks what nutrient she most needs to supplement while breastfeeding. What is the best answer?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin B12

Answer

B12 is found almost exclusively in animal foods, and maternal deficiency can cause serious neurologic problems in the breastfed infant.

Question 4

At what age does the AAP suggest iron supplementation (1 mg/kg/day) for exclusively breastfed term infants until iron-rich foods are established?

Accepted Answer

At 4 months

Answer

The AAP advises starting iron at 4 months for exclusively breastfed term infants because iron stores from birth begin to run low around then.

Question 5

A breastfeeding mother asks about coffee. Which guidance is most accurate?

Accepted Answer

Up to about 300 mg of caffeine per day is generally considered safe

Answer

Moderate caffeine intake of up to about 300 mg/day (2–3 cups of coffee) is generally compatible with breastfeeding.

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