CDR CDR Pediatric Nutrition

Question 1

According to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), at what age should solid foods be introduced to a healthy, full-term infant?

Accepted Answer

Around 6 months

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2–3 months

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4–5 months

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9–10 months

Question 2

Which vitamin is routinely supplemented in exclusively breastfed infants in the US because human milk alone provides insufficient amounts?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin D

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Vitamin C

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin E

Question 3

At approximately what age do iron stores from birth become depleted in full-term infants, increasing the need for dietary iron?

Accepted Answer

4–6 months

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1–2 months

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3–4 months

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9–12 months

Question 4

A 2-year-old child has a BMI-for-age at the 97th percentile. According to CDC growth charts, this is classified as:

Accepted Answer

Obesity

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Healthy weight

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Overweight

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Severe obesity

Question 5

Which condition is characterized by failure to thrive in infants and is caused by inadequate intake of calories and nutrients, often related to feeding difficulties or poverty?

Accepted Answer

Non-organic failure to thrive (NOFTT)

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Marasmus

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Kwashiorkor

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Celiac disease

Question 6

What is the recommended upper limit for added sugar intake for children ages 2–18 years, according to the American Heart Association?

Accepted Answer

Less than 25 grams (6 tsp) per day

Answer

No restriction for children

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Less than 50 grams (12 tsp) per day

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Less than 10 grams (2.5 tsp) per day