Exam 3 Flashcards
adolescent
ages 11-21, physical and biological changes: puberty, psychological development: cognitive maturity (personal identity, increasing sense of independence)
puberty
hormonally-driven process, increasing levels of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) triggers the onset of puberty, increased GnRH triggers LH and FSH release
first physical signs of an increase of GnRH
thelarche: breast buds present (females)
gonadarche: enlargement of testes (males)
growth factors increase: growth hormone and insulin like growth factor
puberty hormone
GnRH rises, and influences LH and FSH, leads to testes and testosterone, linear growth and muscle tissue for men
leads to ovaries, estrogen, linear growth, menarche, muscle tissue, and fat deposition in women
age onset of puberty varies due to
amount of body fat (athletes, obesity), chronic conditions
tanner stages
measures biological age, sexual maturity rating, 5 stages for males and females, development of external physical features, stage 5 signifies end of puberty
growth spurt onset
females: 10.5-13 years of age
males: 12-15 years of age
peak velocity in linear growth
females: tanner stage 2/3
males: tanner stage 4
differences in male and female body composition
males have more lean body mass, females have more body fat, males have greater bone mass, males grow at a faster rate and eventually gain more height (females gain 53Ibs and males gain 70Ibs), females gain more bone mass development early
factors affect bone mass accumulation
nutrients - calcium, vitamin D, phosphorus, energy status
height attainment - accrual ceases dramatically after reaching final height
hormonal changes - testosterone, androgen, estrogen
factors affect bone mass accumulation
hormonal changes - testosterone, androgen, estrogen
- Early adolescence (11-14 years of age)
focus on present, still transitioning to more rational thinking, influenced by peers, self-conscious develops
- Middle adolescence (15-17 years)
increasing ability to think conceptually and rationally (not widely applied, self-conscious)
- Late adolescence (18-21 years)
conceptual thinking still developing (future goals), self-identification, morals and beliefs shaped, ability t question and think for self
adolescent nutrient needs
to support physical and biological changes, needs based off tanner stage (DRI for adolescents based off chronological age, sex specific)
adolescent energy needs
total calories per day: males 2200-3150, females: 2100-2400, clear increase in appetite, caloric range due to timing of growth and maturation, physical activity
adolescent carbohydrate needs
130g/day, adolescents tend to take in high amounts of added sugars, contributes to 18-20% of total caloric intake (beverages and snack foods)
adolescent: protein needs
highest needs at peak of growth spurt (maintain existing tissue, support development of lean body mass)
females: 34-46 g/day
males: 34-56 g/day
adolescent fat needs
continue essential fatty acids (omega 3 and omega 6)
adolescent micronutrient needs
micronutrient deficiencies are common, more so in females
bone related nutrients: calcium and vitamin D, iron, folate
contributing factors: low dairy and fiber intake, high added sugar intake, not meeting recommendations for fruit and vegetable intake
bone related nutrients for adolescents
calcium intake correlated to energy intake (females and dieting), vitamin D increases calcium absorption, calcium requirements are the highest of all life stages: RDA of 1300 mg/day
iron needs for adolescents
increase in blood volume, lean body mass development (specifically myoglobin), onset of menarche- higher requirements in females
adolescent folate needs
red blood cell synthesis, key cofactor for metabolism, females now considered of child bearing age
risk factors for chronic illness
behavioral, physiological, demographic, environmental, genetic
excess adipose tissue
risk factors: race, SES, physical activity levels, one parent being overweight
physical and mental health: type 2 diabetes, hypertension, orthopedic problems, low self esteem
excess fat mass and puberty: females
observed decrease in the age of puberty onset, decrease in age coincided with increase in obesity, fat is considered an endocrine tissue (enough fat mass is needed to trigger GnRH release, obesity alters many hormonal signals
children reaching these threshold sooner in life: breast bud initiation, height gain, menarche
BUT excess fat alters many hormonal systems including early trigger of GnRH
age range of thelarche onset for females of overweight and obese BMI
8-9.6 years of age, earliest cases around 6 years of age (vs. 10.5-14 usually), due to abnormal estrogen production from increased fat tissue (aromatase converts androgens to estrogen)
insulin resistance
increased circulating insulin results in:
increased growth factors, stimulates linear growth, stimulates production of androgens (which convert into more estrogen via aromatase)
early onset puberty: females
other risk factors: endocrine disruptor exposure (polybrominated biphenyls- PBB)
- crosses placenta and breat milk
-mix up at Michigan Mill = 1973 livestock exposure (livestock ate contaminated feed and humans ate them)
-menarche occured significantly earlier in farmers’ daughters, more likely to experience miscarriage
-PBB interferes with normal ovary production
endocrine disruptors
bisphenol A- estrogen mimicking chemical
what about livestock treated with hormones?
-common concern of unnecessary exposure to growth and reproductive hormones
-Excess estrogen found in liver and kidney of
livestock animals – NOT muscle
* Estrogen metabolized before consumption leaving
insignificant amounts in food products
– Further concerns about treatment with antibiotics
following synthetic hormone treatment
outcomes of early puberty
Short stature
– Longer life-time exposure to estrogen
* Benefits to bone mass (decreased risk of osteoporosis)
* Increased risk of breast cancer
– Psychological effects
* Increased eating disorders
* Lower self-esteem
* Increased depression
* Increased risky behavior
* Effects persist into adulthood
excess fat mass and puberty: males
Childhood BMI trajectory has positive association with age of pubertal onset in males (as BMI increases, age of puberty onset increases)
– Mechanism assumed to be
high leptin production triggers
GnRH release and testosterone
production
* Testosterone produced is
converted to estrogen
male outcomes of late-onset puberty
psychological effects - not long term, lower self-esteem, increased depression
physical activity and puberty
positive impacts on growth and development: bone development, maintain healthy weight
intense physical activity alters: nutritional status, maturation (puberty)
nutritional status and puberty
additional lean body mass development: protein needs, increased mineral requirements
excessive exercise affects sexual maturation
-Increased cortisol through exercise
suppresses GnRH production
1. Female athlete triad
– Failure of LH, FSH, and estrogen
production à delayed menarche,
osteoporosis
2. Relative energy deficiency in
sports (RED-S)
– Failure of LH, FSH, estrogen, and
testosterone production à
delayed lean tissue deposition,
linear growth (plus menarche in
females)
consumption patterns: food consumed outside of home
increasing independence from parents, dietary intake coming from outside sources (vending machines, restaurants/fast food, homes of friends, workplace)
low dietary quality of food consumed outside of home (snacks, beverages)
factors contributing to meals and snacks outside of home:
-low SES
-employment
-athletics
consumption patterns: skipping meals
busy lifestyle limits nutrient intake leading to increased snacking, missing breakfast due to sleeping in/lack of hunger cues (limitation of fruits, milk, and fortified cereals or bread), grazing patterns - watching TV, studying, video games
dieting and weight control
20-50% of adolescents (male and female) will try to lose weight (response to body changes during puberty, females more likely than males)
restrictive practices include skipping meals, diet pills, smoking/vaping, fasting, food substitutes, intense physical activity
females: restrict food intake
males: increase muscle mass
different types of dieters: “overweight”, “depressed” and “feeling fat” may lead to eating disorders
vegetarianism
11% have experimented, 5% are established vegetarians (culture, religious, beliefs, moral, sustainability)
adolescent vegetarians: increase fruit and veggie intake, decreased added sugar intake, may need vitamin D, calcium, vitamin B12, iron
eating disorders
serious mental health disorders characterized by persistent disturbance of eating or eating-related behavior that cause substantial distress and impair physical health and/or psychosocial functioning
disordered eating
frequently involves many of the same behaviors that occur in eating disorders, but such symptoms occur less frequently or less intensely
symptoms of ED
behavioral- dietary restriction, binge eating, compensatory behaviors
cognitive- body image issues
physical- low body weight
dietary restriction
behavioral attempts to restrict food intake for weight control (caloric restriction, fasting, skipping meals, etc.)
binge eating
consumption of a large mount of food in short period of time and a sense of a lack of control over eating during the eating episode (overeating + loss of control)
compensatory behaviors
behaviors used to compensate for food consumed
purging: self-induced vomiting, laxative/diuretics
non-purging: excessive exercise
body image issues
severe body dissatisfaction or concern with body size/shape or weight
undue influence of body shape and weight on one’s self evaluation
low body weight
low body weight considering one’s age, developmental trajectory, and physical health status or significant weight loss
anorexia nervosa
dietary restriction, body image issues, low body weight
bulimia nervosa
compensatory behavior, binge eating, body image issues
binge eating disorder
binge eating
biological ED factors
genetics, gender, negative energy balance/weight suppression
psychological ED factors
dieting, disordered weight control, low self esteem, social comparison
social ED factors
media exposure, food insecurity, trauma, peer stress, parental factors
age of ED onset
AN: 18
BN: 18
BED: 21
primary prevention
intended to promote healthy social development
secondary prevention
refers to programs or efforts designed to promote the early identification of an ED
- Intend to identify individuals who are exhibiting symptoms and refer them to treatment and/or targeted programming
prevalent
Eating Disorders: 3-5%
Disordered Eating: 15-20%
serious
High mortality
Psychiatric co-morbidity
No organ system spared
Osteopenia and osteoporosis
Esophageal cancer
Metabolic dysfunction
Obstetric and gynecologic complications
modifiable
Media Exposure
Thin (lean/muscular) ideal Internalization
Dieting
Weight-related teasing
Abuse history
Food insecurity
disordered eating at college campuses
- The traditional undergraduate college years directly coincide with median age of onset for eating disorders and disordered eating
- College and university campuses present a unique opportunity for early intervention and prevention of eating disorders
- Maximizing this opportunity requires an understanding of variations in eating disorder risk across student characteristics
eating disorder study on college campus findings
- Undergrads and younger students were at highest risk of all disordered eating symptoms
- Few differences in disordered eating risk was seen according to race/ethnicity
- Elevated dietary restraint and concerns about eating/weight/shape were common among sexual minority men
- Weight was the most consistent predictor of all disordered eating symptoms, with high weight students at highest risk
who is most likely to think they need treatment?
affluent students, females, underweight students
who is most likely to be diagnosed?
white students, females, underweight students
who is most likely to get treatment?
affluent students, females, and underweight students
conclusion
Disordered eating is highly prevalent on college campuses, yet under-diagnosed and under-treated
- Assumptions about who does and does not get eating disorders could drive disparities in treatment
Additional attention must be paid to improving detection/ identification and referral to treatment on campuses
- Efforts should be weight inclusive given high risk of symptoms and low likelihood of diagnosis/treatment among high weight students
emerging adulthood
18-25 years
new focus of a distinct period of life because:
-delay of marriage
-delay of child bearing
-decline in teen pregnancies
-increasing participation in higher education (57% female)