Ch. 15 Adolescence (tegrity) Flashcards
Nutrition During Adolescence: Growth and Development
Adolescent growth spurt
- -earlier for females than males
- -height changes
- ->males = 8 inches
- ->females = 6 inches
- -weight changes:
- ->males = 45lbs
- ->females = 35 lbs
Nutrition During Adolescence: Different Body Compositions
Become apparent
Females have greater fat mass
Males have greater lean and bone mass
Nutrition During Adolescence: Energy and Nutrient Needs
Needs are great and vary
–differences in gender, age, and physical activity account for the huge variations
Obesity during adolescence
–most at risk are African American and Hispanic American teens
Nutrition During Adolescence: Vitamins
RDAs or AIs for most vitamins increase
Vitamin D deficiencies: recommendations have changed to include taking a supplement if needs are not met via fortified foods
Nutrition During Adolescence: Iron
Girls have a greater need due to blood losses with menstruation
–typically girls have inadequate intake
Boy needs are increased from childhood due to increase in lean mass
Nutrition During Adolescence: Calcium
Peak bone building time
Calcium and vitamin D intake and physical activity are often inadequate to promote optimal bone health later in life
Nutrition During Adolescence: Food choices and health habits
Eating with family improves nutrient consumption
–more vegetables, fruits, and calcium-rich foods
Skipping breakfast associated with higher BMI in adolescents
Eating fast food
- -increased due to social gatherings and employment opportunities
- -several studies show eating fast food 3 times per week increased total energy consumption by 40%
Nutrition During Adolescence: Snacks
1/4 of average teenager’s daily food intake
Nutrition During Adolescence: Beverage Choices
Soda consumption increased over 50% in the last 30 years
Displaces healthier beverages
