CNM CNM Infant & Toddler Nutrition 2

Question 1

Iron-fortified single-grain infant cereal is often recommended as an early first food primarily because:

Accepted Answer

Infants' iron stores from birth deplete around 6 months and dietary iron becomes critical

Answer

Breast milk is low in iron, and fetal iron stores decline around 6 months, making iron-rich first foods essential to prevent anemia.

Question 2

Cow's milk should NOT be introduced as a primary drink before age 12 months because:

Accepted Answer

It can cause intestinal bleeding and lacks adequate iron and other nutrients for infants under 12 months

Answer

Cow's milk protein can irritate the infant gut causing occult blood loss, and its nutrient profile does not meet infant needs.

Question 3

A toddler consistently refuses vegetables. Which evidence-based strategy should a CNM try first?

Accepted Answer

Continue offering a variety of vegetables in different forms without forcing, as repeated neutral exposure increases acceptance

Answer

Research shows that repeated neutral exposure without pressure is the most effective long-term strategy for expanding toddler food acceptance.

Question 4

What is 'baby-led weaning' (BLW)?

Accepted Answer

An approach where infants self-feed soft, appropriately sized finger foods instead of spoon-fed purees

Answer

Baby-led weaning skips purees and lets infants explore and self-feed age-appropriate soft foods, supporting motor development and hunger cue recognition.

Question 5

Which nutrient is most commonly deficient in toddlers who drink excessive amounts of cow's milk?

Accepted Answer

Iron

Answer

Excessive milk consumption fills toddlers up and displaces iron-rich solid foods, leading to iron-deficiency anemia.

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CNM CNM Infant & Toddler Nutrition 2