Food Allergies and Intolerances — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: The dose of vitamin A prophylaxis for a 1-yr-old child would be _____ IU orally.

Answer: 2 lakh

Flashcard 2: Compare the iron content of cow's milk and breast milk:

Answer: Both are poor sources (both are deficient in iron)

Flashcard 3: Children with _____ have a voracious appetite, whereas children with kwashiorkor often refuse to eat. (kwashiorkor/marasmus)

Answer: marasmus

Flashcard 4: Mature milk follows transitional milk and is _____ thin and more watery.

Answer: more

Flashcard 5: _____ is contraindicated during the initial (stabilization) phase of management of a malnourished child.

Answer: Iron

Extra: Iron is withheld during the stabilization phase because it can promote bacterial growth and oxidative stress. It is introduced during the rehabilitation (catch-up) phase once the child is stable and gaining weight.

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Answer: diets for malnourished child

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Flashcard 7: f763cdb209cb4ce3a6ea712f85e9a7b8-oa-1

Answer: starter vs catch up diet-mimp protein value

Extra: rehabilitation food for children1 and 3

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Answer: diets for malnourished child

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Flashcard 9: Steps in therapeutic feeding at a Nutritional Rehabilitation Centre (NRC) are:

Answer: stabilisation transition rehabilitation

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Answer: acute vs chronic malnutrition

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