Ch 10: Nutrition Across The Life Span Flashcards
TRUE/FALSE
A pregnant woman need to double her food intake for herself and the fetus.
FALSE
TRUE/FALSE
It’s okay to give cow milk to babies who are less than 1 year of age.
FALSE. The protein in cow milk may cause allergic reaction.
What is the daily protein intake recommendation for children ages 4-6?
Protein intake needs increase to 24g/day for children ages 4-6
TRUE/FALSE
The caregiver should insist infants to finish the food on their plate to teach good eating habits and not waste any food.
FALSE. The caregiver should respect the cues that infants may be full and infants should never be force-fed
TRUE/FALSE
There is sufficient amount of vitamin D in breastmilk that the infant does not need to take supplements.
FALSE.
Vitamin D supplement is recommended for breastfed infants
What does FAS stands for?
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome
TRUE/FALSE
Toddlers may chock if they are too active while they are eating
TRUE
How much energy (kcal) should PREGNANT WOMAN (3rd Trimester) take a day?
2652 kcal a day
How much phosphorus intake is needed during pregnancy?
700mg of Phosphorus
How much folate should LACTATING MOTHERS should take a day?
500 mcg a day
TRUE/ FALSE
Most children do not need more than three meals a day.
FALSE
Most growing children in fact need more than three meals a day and this is where snacks come to play
How much folic acid should women of childbearing age who are capable of becoming pregnant intake a day?
400mg/day
How much protein intake should an infant have during the first 6 months?
2.2 g or protein per Infants Body Wt (kg) a day during first 6 months.
How are Omega-3 fatty acids beneficial to an infant?
Those fatty acids have been found to be essential for proper brain and nervous system development.
Give 10 benefits of breastfeeding
- Breastmilk is high in nutrients
- Provides immunological protection to the infant against many infection and diesel (especially respiratory and gastrointestinal)
- Reduces risk of food allergy
- Promotes oral motor development in infant
- It is convenient; and fresh
- Less expensive than milk formula
- May protect infant against some chronic diseases such as type 1 diabetes and child leukemia
- Promotes mother-infant bonding
- Facilitates uterine contractions and controls postpartum bleeding
- Promotes return to pre-pregnancy weight
What number is considered LBW or low birthweight?
Less than 5.5 lbs (2500 g) at birth
What are the symptoms of FAS or FASD?
FAS/FASD Symptoms include:
- central nervous systems defects
- Specific anatomic defects such as low nasal bridge, short nose, flat mid face, and short palpebral fissures (separation between the upper and lower eyelids)
Overweight BMI range?
25.0 - 29.9 kg/m2
Around what age puberty might occur for girls?
Around age 9
Only at what age reduced-fat milk and nonfat milk may be given to babies?
Only after age 2 years
TRUE/FALSE
Sweets should be forbidden to children as they don’t have dense nutrient content.
FALSE.
No food should be forbidden; FREQUENCY and QUANTITY should be the guides.
Control is what is important
Give 4 implications of how progesterone affect slower GI motility?
- Delayed gastric emptying
- Constipation
- Heartburn
- Increased nutrients (notably Ca + Fe)
TRUE/FALSE
In children (ages 1-3) consistency of mealtimes is important.
TRUE
At what range of age children starts to develop food jags?
Children ages 4-6 years old sometimes develop food jag, wanting to eat only a narrow range of foods
What is the energy requirements for children ages 4-6 years of age?
1800 kcal a day for children ages 4-6
What is the earliest range of age should be regulate portion sizes?
Children ages 1-3 we should regulate portion sizes and include variety of foods and snacks
A woman who excretes large amounts of protein during pregnancy may experience a more serious problem is called what?
Preeclampsia
What is prolactin?
Prolactin is a hormone responsible for milk synthesis?
TRUE/FALSE
Around ages 9 - 12 months, we should discourage infant from self-feeding because they are messy eaters.
FALSE. We should encourage self-feeding despite messy process
Maternal age is a concern for pregnant teens because of these 3 things. What are they?
- Psychological maturity
- Possible lack financial resources, causing a delay in medical care
- Nutrient intake is often poor
How much iron should LACTATING MOTHERS should take a day?
9 mg/day
What primary source of energy does the fetus prefer to use?
Glucose
What body reaction might occur if solid foods are introduced to infants too early (less than 4-6 months of age)?
If solid foods are introduced too early, the large protein molecules of the offending food may cross the intestinal barrier and ELICIT AN IMMUNOLOGIC RESPONSE in the infant.
What range of age in children clearly understand the time of meals and therefore save their appetite for those scheduled meals?
Ages 4-6 children clearly understand this time frame of meals and can save their appetite for meals
Why does the amount of Calcium intake before and during pregnancy does not change?
Because SLOWER GI MOTILITY meant increased nutrients absorption of Ca + Fe.
Energy and nutrient needs to increase during pregnancy EXCEPT these 7 micronutrients?
- Vitamin K
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin D
- Phosphorus
- Calcium
- Fluoride
- Biotin
About how many times should the mother breastfeed her baby per day during the first several weeks?
10-12 times a day over the first several weeks
What is the limit intake of fruit juice for infants?
No more than 4 to 6 fluid ounces
How much calcium intake is needed for PREGNANT ADULT WOMAN and PREGNANT ADOLESCENTS? (Answer in mg)
Pregnant ADULT woman = 1000mg Ca
Pregnant TEEN woman = 1300mg Ca
How should we approach food jags?
Parents and teachers can educate the child that each food co rains a different assortment of nutrients and offer substitute choices that contain additional nutrients, with the child making the final selections.
How does heavy lifting and strenuous exercise affect the new born infant?
Heavy lifting or strenuous exercise may increase risk of LBW (low birth weight) infants.
At what day interval should different solid foods be introduced to the child?
4 to 5 day interval so we know which food had caused an allergic reaction if there is any
Other than mother-infant bonding, give 2 advantages of breastfeeding.
Breastmilk provides:
1: high nutrient bioavailability
2. Resistance to infection
What is the recommended energy supply for children ages 1-3?
1300 kcal a day for ages 1-3
TRUE/FALSE
Poor weight gain may then lead to intrauterine growth retardation in the infant.
TRUE
About what month of age does the supply storage of iron in the liver of an infant run out?
4 months
How much serving of bread and cereal is recommended for children ages 1-3?
1/4 of adult serving of bread and cereal for children ages 1-3
How much vitamin D should PREGNANT WOMAN (3rd Trimester) take a day?
15 mcg per day
These symptoms below show a sign of what problem?
- central nervous systems defects
- Specific anatomic defects such as low nasal bridge, short nose, flat mid face, and short palpebral fissures (separation between the upper and lower eyelids)
FAS (Fetal alcohol syndrome)
FASD (fetal alcohol spectrum disorder)
TRUE/FALSE
Alcohol use should be LIMITED throughout pregnancy
FALSE
TRUE/FALSE
Flouride supplements are recommended for infants before age 6
FALSE. Fluoride supplements are not recommended before 6 months
What is the energy AI per day during lactation (while breastfeeding)?
1,800 kcal per day
How much Vitamin D ADULT WOMEN 19-50 years of age should take a day?
15 mcg of Vitamin D per day
TRUE/FALSE
Watching TV while consuming food causes excess intake and low-nutrient density food.
TRUE. Eating while watching TV is not recommended
What does the adrenal gland and the kidney secrete as they compensate for the sodium-losing mechanism from the increased GFR
By increasing:
Aldosterone from adrenal gland
Renin from the kidney
Why is excessive protein intake bad for the infant?
Because the infant kidney is immature and unable to handle the large renal solute of excess protein.
Recommended weight gain range during pregnancy for normal BMI?
25-35 lbs
How many times per day should meats or meats substitutes be offered to prevent iron deficiency anemia in children ages 1-3?
Children 1-3 years of age should consume meat twice a day
TRUE/FALSE In children (ages 1-3) Meals are best accepted when hunger, tiredness, and emotions are still controllable; an overly tired child just cannot eat.
TRue
What 4 things might happen to the infant if juice intake can excessive?
- Diarrhea
- Carb malabsorption
- Growth failure
- Obesity from excess calorie intake
TRUE/FALSE
Children ages 1-3, they should be introduced to lower-fat versions of commonly eaten foods.
TRUE
How much vitamin A ADULT WOMEN 19-50 years of age should take a day?
700 mcg a day
How many cups of milk per day can children ages 1 -3 have?
Only 2-3 cups of milk per day
How much protein intake is recommended for children ages 1-3?
16g of proteins a day for children 1-3 years old
What is the ideal amount of time a mother should breastfeed her baby?
12 months
Only at what age cow’s milk may be introduced to infants?
Only after 1 year of age, when at least 2/3 or energy needs are fulfilled by foods other than milk
Pica is an unusual behavior associated with iron deficiency. It is characterized by what?
Pics is characterized by a hunger and appetite for nonfood substances, including ice, cornstarch, and even dirt.
How much protein should LACTATING MOTHERS should take a day?
71 g a day
TRUE/FALSE
High sugar intake in children causes ADD/ADHD
False. Studies have shown no convincing evidence that consumption of sugar causes ADD/ADHD
About what age boys may reach puberty?
Boys may reach puberty in the EARLY TEENS
TRUE/FALSE
Recommended iron levels during pregnancy may be difficult to achieve with a normal diet hat maintains recommended fat and kcal guidelines.
True
How much vitamin D should LACTATING MOTHERS should take a day?
15 mcg/day
TRUE/FALSE
Fluoride supplement is recommended for infants younger than 6 months.
FASLE. Routine fluoride supplementation is NOT RECOMMENDED for infants younger than 6 months due to the sufficient supply of fluoride in most US tap water.
Why might an infant experience hypoglycemia right after birth?
Because the maternal source of glucose is no longer available, which is easily accessible through the placenta with high levels of glucose especially if the diabetes has been poorly controlled
How much Folic Acid should all women of child-bearing age take per day?
400 mg per day