ch.12

Question 1

the period when one changes from the preoperational period to concrete operations

Answer 1

cognitive development in school age children

Question 2

time period when one develops a sense of self

Answer 2

cognitive development in school age children

Question 3

what are three qualities of the cognitive development in school age children?

Answer 3

1. develops sense of self
2. more independent and learns family roles
3. peer relationships become important

Question 4

what are 4 characteristics of the development of feeding skills?

Answer 4

1. increased motor coordination and improves feeding skills
2. masters use of eating utensils
3. involved in food preparation
4. complexities of skills increase with age

Question 5

what are influences of eating behaviors?

give 4

Answer 5

1. parents and older siblings
2. eating as a family routine
3. media influences food choice
4. peers and what is popular to eat or not eat

Question 6

how can restriction of foods be a negative impact?

Answer 6

restriction can make one desire the food more than if one were to limit in moderation

Question 7

why do young girls primarily become obsessive over their body image/weight, more than boys?

Answer 7

the increase in adipose tissue is often misinterpreted as overweight/obesity

Question 8

what must a rd assess when looking at body image of individuals?

give 2.

Answer 8

must factor in health beliefs and the body size preferences of specific ethnicity/ race/ cultures

Question 9

what are the recommendations for overweight children regarding fats?

Answer 9

25-35% daily intake
adequate intake of omega 3 (2 serving fish/week)
limit juice, sugar enhanced bevs/food
children 2+ yrs: limit sat fat to

Question 10

regarding overweight children, recommended intakes for cholesterol intake and trans fat acids are?

Answer 10

cholesterol:

Question 11

what are physical activity recommendations?

Answer 11

• at least 60 min per day
• parents limit media, tv, computer and encourage physical activity
• make activities a family routine

Question 12

what are physical activity strategies/guidelines?

give 3.

Answer 12

1. set good example by being physically active and joining child in activeness
2. encourage child to be physically active at home, school, and w friends
3. limit tv, videogames, computer time, etc and alternate w physical activity periods

Question 13

4 menu-planning approaches to school lunches

Answer 13

1. traditional food based menu planning approach
2. enhanced food based menu planning approach
3. nutrient-standard menu-planning approach
4. assisted nutrient standard menu planning approach

Question 14

traditional food based menu planning approach

Answer 14

must plan menus with specific component and quantity requirementss by offering 5 food items from four food components (meat/meatalt, ve or fruit, grain/bread, milk).
-min portion sizes are est by ages and grade groups

Question 15

enhanced food based menu planning approach

Answer 15

variation of the traditional food based menu planning approach, but increases calories from low fat foods and increases weekly servings of veg/fruits, grains/breads in order to meet dietary guidelines.
-5 food components are retained

Question 16

nutrient standard menu planning approach

Answer 16

computer based menu planning system that analyzes the specific nutrient content of menus using USDA approved software. allows more flexibility in planning, and ensures nutrient standards are met

Question 17

assisted nutrient-standard menu planning

Answer 17

for schools that do not have necessary technical resources to conduct nutrient analyses. allows schools to have outside source plan and analyze menus based on the schools needs/preferences

Question 18

what are characteristics of overweight children?

give .

Answer 18

1. taller
2. advanced bone age
3. experience earlier sexual maturity
4. look older
5. at risk for obesity related chronic diseases
6. early adiposity rebound= higher BMI (no rebound of BMI)

Question 19

what are some Cardiovascular disease preventions?

give 7.

Answer 19

1. limit saturated, cholesterol, and trans fats
2. include omega 6 (linoleic)
3. include omega 3 (linolenic)
4. increase soluble fibers
5. maintain weight
6. include ample physical activities
7. limit sugars, soft drinks and juice

Question 20

diet recommendations: iron

Answer 20

including iron rich foods (meats, fortified cereal, dry beans, peas)

Question 21

what enhances the body’s absorption of iron?

Answer 21

vitamin C 
(orange juice example)

Question 22

diet recommendations for fiber?

Answer 22

4-8 yrs: 25 g /day
boys 9-13: 31 g/day
girls 9-13: 26 g/day

Question 23

fiber rich foods?

Answer 23

fruits
veggies
whole grain breads
cereals
dried beans and peas

Question 24

diet recommendation for fat?

Answer 24

no specific amount, food pyramid will provide adequate amounts of fat if followed.
proper dietary fats provide adequate cals, essential fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins

Question 25

calcium and vit d diet recommendations?

Answer 25

age 4-8yr: 800 mg
9-18yrs: 1300 mg

vit d is needed for proper calcium absorption!!

Question 26

fluid intake dietary recommendations?

Answer 26

• stay hydrated
• cold fluid best
• sports drink, diluted fruit juices are ok
• nondiluted or soft drinks too high in carbs: causes dairrhea, cramps, nausea

Question 27

nutrition education points

give 3 facts

Answer 27

1. school age is prime time for learning healthy habits
2. schools can provide appropriate environment for nutr ed and healthy lifestyle
3. ed can be knowledge based nutr ed or behavior based on reducing disease risks

Question 28

the knowledge of what to and the ability to do it

Answer 28

self-efficacy