Question

4 — infants (0-1)
learning objective: determine the nutritional needs of infants.
which of the following energy needs are most in line with the institute of medicines recommendation for infants?
a.) a 5-month-old girl who gets 900 cal per day
b.) a 1-month-old girl who gets 240 cal per day
c.) an 11-month-old girl who gets 950 cal per day
d.) an 8-month-old boy who gets 800 cal per day

Explanation:

1. Recall the Institute of Medicine's energy recommendations for infants: Generally, infants (0 - 12 months) have energy needs that increase with age, and boys may have slightly higher needs than girls at similar ages.
2. Analyze each option:

• Option a: A 5 - month - old girl with 900 cal/day is too high as typical energy needs for a 5 - month - old girl are lower.
• Option b: A 1 - month - old girl with 240 cal/day is too low. Newborns/very young infants have higher relative energy needs, and 240 cal is insufficient.
• Option c: An 11 - month - old girl with 950 cal/day is on the high side for a girl of that age.
• Option d: An 8 - month - old boy with 800 cal/day aligns well with the typical energy needs (considering age and gender) as per the Institute of Medicine's recommendations for infant energy requirements.

Answer:

d.) An 8 - month - old boy who gets 800 cal per day