Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>The reading this week concerns nutrition during infancy and complications that arise in premature infants.  After the readings, you should be able to discuss and explain the nutrient needs during infancy for both pre-term and full term infants and issues that arise that may impact nutrient intake. These readings will prepare you to speak with parents about providing proper nutrition to their infants.  

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Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>Chapter 2: pages 42-61:
Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>Normal Infant Nutrition

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Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>Chapter 5: pages 165-182:
Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”> Neonatal Intensive Care Nutrition: Prematurity and Complications

Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>The following Web resources will assist you in completing the Assignment this unit.  Review each resource thoroughly.

Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>Growth Chart Training

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Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>Source:
Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”> Growth Chart Training: Centers for Disease Control.  Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpao/growthcharts/index.htm
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Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>Clinical Growth Charts provided by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

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Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>Source:
Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”> Clinical Growth Charts: Centers for Disease Control.  Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/growthcharts/clinical_charts.htm
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Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>PLEASE ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>An infant was born at 30 weeks gestation. The neonatal physician wants to begin parenteral (intravenous) feedings and needs you to determine the amount of calories, amino acids, and fats the infant needs per day. The mother is concerned her infant may not develop fully as the doctor has told her what may happen. 



Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>1. On average, how many calories, amino acids, and fat grams would a pre-term infant need per day if being fed intravenously?

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2. How does the above calorie, amino acids, and fat gram needs differ from a pre-term infant to a full-term infant (born at 40 weeks gestation)? 


Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>3. Which micronutrients would you provide to the pre-term infant? All of them or particular ones and why? 


Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 16.0pt;”>4. What types of developmental delays and disabilities is this pre-term infant at risk for?