Ch.5 - Phys Dev: Nutrition, Health & Illness Flashcards
What age do infants move to solid food?
Around 6 months
Western diets often fail to provide enough vitamins and nutrients including
A, C and iron
Kwashiorkor is a a condition caused by
Lack of protein
Lack of vitamins A & C result in
Deficiencies in motor ability
Deficiency in iron results in
Impaired cognition
Marasmus is a condition caused by
Lack of calories
Low birthweight is considered to be what weight?
Less than 2.5kg
Nonorganic failure to thrive is evidence that
Love and emotional stimulation are just as important as nutrition
Kids can be selective of food but will generally be fine if
They get enough of the five food groups
Malnourished children can display
Diminished exploratory behaviour, lower attention span and higher distractibility
The two most common causes of low birthweight babies are
Malnourished mother and teratogens
Breastmilk provides
Nutrition, protection from disease, develops jaw and mouth muscles
What is the main cause of child death in industrialized countries?
Accidents
Boys cop more
Physical abuse
Aboriginal child mortality is
Double that of the Australian average
Adolescents are more likely than any age to experience what risks?
MVAs, substance abuse, risky sexual behaviour, inadequate diet
What is the main reason why adolescents experience more risky behaviour?
They have more difficulty perceiving their vulnerabilities
What are the main contributors to adolescent obesity?
Overeating and lack of exercise
Why are girls more at risk of developing an eating disorder?
Cultural desire to maintain their pre-adolescent body-shape
What are the two types of eating disorders?
Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa
What is the rate of STIs in adolescents?
25% of those sexually active. Highest of any sexually active group
What are three reasons why partners refuse to wear condoms?
Demonstrates possible lack of trust, embarrassment, reduced sexual pleasure
What are the most commonly used drugs?
Alcohol and tobacco
Cannabis use is associated with
Negative educational outcomes
What constitutes binge drinking?
5+ drinks in less than two hours
Abuse of substances is strongly influenced by
Family and peers
How do we intervene in drug use?
Secondary campaigns or primary ones for abusers
What are the four components of the healthy belief model?
Perceived severity, vulnerability, barriers and benefits
General adaption syndrome identifies three stages of stress response
Alarm, resistance, exhaustion
When stressed, people determine
The extent to which they are stressed
