Chapter 7 - Childhood Flashcards
1
Q
children from 1-12 y.o. generally grow ___ in height + ___ in weight per year
A
2-3 inches
5-6 lbs
2
Q
limit 100% juice to…
A
4-6 oz
3
Q
exposure to new food might require ___ times before they are accepting of it
A
15-20 times
4
Q
prefer finfger foods bc of…
A
autonomy
5
Q
children are at risk of choking until..
A
4 y.o
6
Q
iron deficiency is the most common deficiency in kids
A
- lean red meats
- incr in vitamin C + plant based iroin ( beans, raisin, PB, whole grains)
- milk should be limited bc poor source of iron
7
Q
vitamin D
A
- essential for bone growth
- 5 mcg/day
8
Q
preschoolers protein intake
A
13-19 grams per day
9
Q
can switch from whole milk to skim or low fat milk at what age?
A
2 y.o.
