CNM CNM Infant & Toddler Nutrition

Question 1

At what age does the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend introducing solid foods to an infant?

Accepted Answer

Around 6 months of age

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At 3 months when the infant shows hunger cues

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At 9 months when teeth begin to emerge

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At 12 months alongside whole cow's milk

Question 2

Which of the following is a sign that an infant is developmentally ready for solid foods?

Accepted Answer

Can sit with minimal support and hold head steady

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Has doubled birth weight only

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Reaches for food with a pincer grasp

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Has cut at least two teeth

Question 3

What is the recommended first food texture for a 6-month-old beginning solids?

Accepted Answer

Smooth, single-ingredient purees

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Soft finger foods cut into small pieces

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Mashed table foods with multiple ingredients

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Thinly sliced fruits and vegetables

Question 4

Which food is a known choking hazard for toddlers under age 4 and should be avoided or modified?

Accepted Answer

Whole grapes

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Soft banana pieces

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Well-cooked pasta

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Scrambled eggs

Question 5

Honey should NOT be given to infants under 12 months because it:

Accepted Answer

May contain Clostridium botulinum spores that can cause infant botulism

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Contains too much natural sugar for immature kidneys

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Triggers common food allergies in most infants

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Is too thick a texture for safe swallowing

Question 6

What is the recommended daily milk intake for a toddler aged 12–24 months according to US dietary guidelines?

Accepted Answer

16–24 oz of whole cow's milk per day

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8 oz of cow's milk per day

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32 oz or more of cow's milk per day

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No cow's milk; continue formula only