Ch. 15 Flashcards
the development of the ____ system is particularly dependent on adequate consumption of fat during the toddler years
nervous
the most common nutrient deficiency in young children is caused by inadequate ____ consumption
iron
what would be the best source of dietary calcium for a young toddler
whole milk
for proper growth and development, toddlers should consume ____ percent of their total daily energy intake as fat
30-40
overweight in children is defined as having a BMI at or above the _____ percentile
85th
obesity in children is defined as having a BMI at or above the _____ percentile
95th
the american academy of pediatrics recommends the intake of fruit juice be limited to _____ fluid ounces per day for children 1-6 years of age
6
what is not associated with developing toddlers healthy eating habits
rewarding meal completion with dessert
federal guidelines specify that school lunches must provide ______ of the 1989 RDAs for protein, vitamin a, vitamin c, iron, calcium, and energy
1/3
federal guidelines in the us specify that school lunches must contain no more than _____ percent of the thotal calories from saturated fat
25
how much fat is recommended for a preschooler
25-35% of total energy
what is not an appropriate weight control recommendation for an overweight 11 year old
decrease caloric intake by 1000 calories a day
what are dental caries
cavities
growth acceleration in adols\escence is primarily driven by
hormonal changes
what nutrient is added to municipal water supplies to promote healthy teeth formation
fluoride
peak bone mass is typically achieved in
late teens and early tweties
the total amount of energy needed per day for any given age is called the _____ energy requirement
estimated
the cartilage that is located at the end of long bones that closes when growth ceases is called the ___ plate
epiphyseal
what will not help establish healthful eating habits in toddlers
use food as a reward for healthful behaviors
what correctly describes “milk displacement”
the selection of low-nutrient beverages in place of milk
what is associated with the premature closure of the epiphyseal plate
reduced activity level
what is not related to the increased iron needs in adolescence
iron utilization slows down
adolescent acne is caused by
hormonal changes
the leading cause of death among high school youths is
automobile accidents
adolescent food patterns are strongly influenced by everything but
parents
what best describes the “Milk Matters” campaign
government campaign to encourage tens to consume more milk and dairy foods
the fastest growing age subgroup in the US today is
> 85 year olds
all of the following are physiological changes that typically occur with aging except decreased
fat mass
in the elderly a ____ deficiency can lead to a decreased sens of taste and smell
zinc
a reduced production of gastric secretions often seen in older adults can result in
a reduced absorption of calcium
what is not a reason that vitamin D and calcium supplements are recommended for elderly individuals
absorption of calcium and vitamin d is reduced as we age
in older adults, which of the following is a mineral important to a healthy immune system and wound healing
zinc
the RDA for ____ decreases with age
iron
what can not contribute to chronic dehydration in elderly individuals
perspiration increases as we age
on average, americans have a life expectancy that extends into the
late seventies
the absorption of vitamin _____ increases in older adults
A
