Child nutrition Flashcards
1
Q
Nutrition problems during childhood
A
- iron deficiency anemia
- undernutrition
- dental caries
- weight issues at bottom end of spectrum
2
Q
When does BMI rebound occur in children on average?
A
6 years of age
3
Q
What factors are energy needs/DRIs based on?
A
- gender
- height
- age
- weight
- physical activity level
4
Q
Protein needs of children
A
0.95 g/kg/day
5
Q
Iron, Zinc, and calcium RDAs of children 4-8 years
A
10mg/D, 5mg/D, 1000mg/D
6
Q
Iron, Zinc, and calcium RDAs of children 9-13 years
A
8 mg/D, 8 mg/D, 1300 mg/D
7
Q
Why do citrus fruits enhance iron absorption?
A
Make non heme iron more absorbable
8
Q
Common nutrition problems during childhood
A
- iron deficiency
(less common in middle childhood than toddler age) - Increase in prevalence of overweight and obesity (increase risk of CVD and type 2 diabetes)
9
Q
Effects of strong relationship between TV viewing and obesity
A
- reduced energy expenditure
- increased dietary intake
- disruption of sleep patterns
10
Q
BMI formula
A
Weight in kg/height in meters^2
11
Q
What does BMI tell you? What DOESNT BMI tell you?
A
Does: body mass
Does not: body composition, fatness
