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Mammary gland
Source of milk for offspring; the breast.
Alveoli
A rounded or oblong-shaped cavity present in the breast
Secretory cells
Cells in the milk gland that secrete milk components into the ducts
Myoepithelial cells
Specialized cells line the alveoli and contract to cause milk to be secreted into the duct
Oxytocin
Hormone produced during letdown which causes milk to be ejected into ducts
Lactiferous sinuses
Larger ducts for storage of milk
Lobes
Rounded structures of mammary gland
Lactogenesis
The production of milk
Prolactin
Hormone that stimulates milk production
Hormones that increase in pregnancy
Estrogen and progesterone
Colostrum
First milk (thick, yellow) produced during lactogenesis st. 2, higher in protein and electrolytes, lower in CHO and fat. 580-700 kcal/L; 2-10 mL (1.5-2 tsp) per feeding
Calories in Breastmilk
0.65kcal/mL, 20kcal/oz,
Calories from fat in Foremilk
40-60%
Calories from fat in Hindmilk
60-80%
DHA
Omega-3 EFA. Essential for retinal development and high IQs
Protein in Breastmilk
0.32 g/oz
Dominant CHO in BM
Lactose- enhances calcium absorption
Oligosaccharides role
Medium-length CHO. Prevent binding of pathogenic microorganisms to gut, which prevents infection and diarrhea
1st Month Milk Demand
600mLdaily
4-5 Month
750-800 mL daily
Feeding Frequency
10-12 feedings per day
neonatal jaundice
high bilirubin levels as baby breathes outside womb which can yellow tissues
Full-term infant
Infants born between 37-42 weeks of gestation
Pre-term infant
Infants born < 37 weeks
Infant mortality
death that occurs within the first year of life
Biggest contributors to infant mortality
Low birth weight, congenital malformations, SIDS
Time infants signal wants/needs
After 4-6 weeks
Low Birth Weight
< 2500 g or <5 lbs 8 oz at birth
Very Low Birth Weight
<1500 g or <3 lbs 5 oz at birth
Extremely Low Birth Weight
<1000 g or < 2lb 3oz at birth
kcal needs for Low Birth weight infants
Range 95-165 kcal/kg (up to 180 for ELBW)
Gross motor skills
Development and use of large muscle groups. Such as walking alone, running, walking up stairs
Fine motor skills
Development and use of smaller muscle groups. Such as stacking objects, scribbling, and copying shapes
Period for language development
18-24 months
Food jag
Wanting or desiring the same type of food, or the same preparation of a particular food over time
Iron deficiency anemia
Causes long-term delays in cognitive development, and behavioral disturbances
Preventing Anemia
Children 1-5 years drink no more than 24 oz of milk each day
Average annual growth of Middle Schoolers
7lb, 2.5 in
Adiposity rebound or BMI rebound
Increase in percent body fat that corresponds with the body preparing for the adolescent growth spurt (around 6yrs)
Self-efficacy
The knowledge of what to do, and the ability to do it
Dietary fiber
Complex carbs found mostly in the plant cell wall. Body does not have enzymes to break down

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