Chapter 15: Infancy to Adolescence Flashcards
age for breastfeeding only
0-4 months
age for smooth/puree foods
4-6 months, they can sit up & control head
age for mashed/lumpy foods
6-8 months, can sit unsupported, hold bottle
age for chopped foods
8-10 months
age for table food
10-12 months
how long to wait until they can have cows milk
1 year
how long to wait until they can have honey
1 year
what supplements do babies need
-vit D
-vit K
-Iron
-Fluoride
vit k supplements
shot in baby foot @ birth bc no bacteria in gut, helps with blood clotting
vit d supplement
bc not enough in breastmilk, helps with bone strength
iron supplement
-4 months in breastfed
-6 months if formula
helps with cognition & behavior
fluoride supplements
after 6 months (water covers it)
obesity measure in children
above 95% bmi percentile
overweight measure in children
85-95% bmi percentile
obesity prevention through nutrition
-breakfast
-fruit & veg
-less sugar drinks
-eat out less
obesity prevention through physical activity
-60 min active
-<2 hours screen time
obesity prevention through behavior
-5-6 family meals
-right amount sleep
-parent role models
-changes as family
eat how many times a day
3 meals, 2-3 snacks
how many exposures before new food is tried
20-30
juice limit per day
4-6oz
proper feeding practices for children
-let them chose from good options, freedom
how to know if kids are eating healthy
-active & alert
-growing according to growth curve
chocking hazards
-round/hard
-grapes
-nuts
-hard candy
-popcorn
-hot dog slices
-PB
big 8 food allergies
-milk
-eggs
-fish
-shellfish
-tree nuts
-peanuts
-wheat
-soy
when do most children grow out of allergies
5 years old
what foods are risky for cavities
-sugary & STICKY
adolescents have an increased need for
-iron
-calcium
