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RNC-nutrition/feeding

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What substrate is most imp to achieve optimal weight gain for premies?
Protein
what is the whey & casein protein ratio in colostrum
80 (whey):20 (casein)
what is the whey & casein protein ratio in mature breast milk?
55 (whey) : 45 (casein)
what is the whey & casein protein ratio in formula?
60 (whey):40(casein)
Tapering of TPN occurs when enteral nutrition reaches __ ml/kg/day
75ml/kg/day
what % of an infant's total caloric intake is made up of carbs?
40-50%
What is the predominant disaccharide in human milk?
lactose
trophic feeds w/BM should be initiated at a rate of:
10-20 mL/kg/day
What is the main parenteral energy source for neural tissue & metabolic processes in an infant weighing <1000g?
glucose
Clinical features of essential fatty acid deficiency
poor weight gain
scaling rash
sparse hair growth
thrombocytopenia
decreased plt aggregation
How is essential fatty acid deficiency avoided?
providing intralipids
Clinical features of zinc deficiency
stunted growth
erythematous skin rash
increased risk for infections
Clinical features of copper deficiency
poor growth
osteopenia
neutropenia
iron-resistant anemia
pallor
edema
hypotonia
seborrheic dermatitis
An early cause of hypocalcemia in a neonate?
maternal diabetes
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