Vitamin Deficiencies — Flashcards

Flashcard 1: During stabilization phase of SAM, Vitamin A should be given on day _____, day 2 and day 14

Answer: 1

Flashcard 2: A score of  -3 SD indicates _____ malnutrition

Answer: moderate

Flashcard 3: The dose of vitamin A prophylaxis for a 1-yr-old child would be _____ IU orally.

Answer: 2 lakh

Flashcard 4: Foremilk is secreted at the start of the feed and is rich in _____, sugar, vitamins, minerals, and water that quenches the baby s thirst.

Answer: proteins

Flashcard 5: _____ milk is deficient in folate

Answer: Goat s

Flashcard 6: The dose of vitamin A prophylaxis for a less than 6 month-old child would be _____ IU orally.

Answer: 50000

Flashcard 7: Which micronutrient should NOT be supplemented in stabilization phase of SAM?_____

Answer: Iron

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Answer: diets for malnourished child

Extra: 

Flashcard 9: _____ 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: starter vs catch up diet-mimp protein value

Extra: rehabilitation food for children1 and 3