General School Age/Adolescents Flashcards
What proportion of nutrients should school breakfast provide?
1/3 energy/ protein needs, 1/4 RDA for vitamins/minerals
What proportion of nutrients should school lunch provide?
1/3 RDA for energy, protein, vitamin A, C Fe, Ca
How much fluid should an athlete consume 1-2 hrs prior to an activity?
10-14 oz
How much fluid should an athlete consume 10-15 min prior to an activity?
10-12 oz
How much fluid should an athlete consume during activity?
4-6 oz q15-20 min
What does FMNV mean?
Foods of minimal nutritional value- providing <5% of recommended intake for 8 nutrients
What is the children’s health insurance program?
financed by federal and state government and administered by the state to ensure children have access to providers
What programs are in the federal resources for hunger?
free school meals, summer food service, funds for shelters feeding children, SNAP
Medications used for hyperlipidemia
bile acid binding resins, niacin, statins, cholesterol absorption inhibitors, fibrates
What are bile acid binding resins
bind cholesterol in lumen which prevents reuptake
How does Niacin help with hyperlipidemia?
lower LDL, triglycerides, increases HDL
How do statins help with hyperlipidemia?
inhibit rate limiting enzyme which lowers intracellular cholesterol level and upregulates LDL receptors
What are cholesterol absorption inhibitors?
decrease intestinal absorption of cholesterol
What is considered pediatric obesity?
> 95th percentile BMI
What is considered pediatric overweight?
85-94th percentile
Vitamin C deficiency symptoms
poor wound healing, weakness, aches
Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms
neuropathy, ataxia, bleeding gums
What is a vitamin C deficiency called?
scurvy
What is a B12 deficiency called?
Megaloblastic anemia
What is a niacin deficiency called?
Pellagra
Symptoms of niacin deficiency
dermatitis, diarrhea, dementia, death, glossitis, stomatitis
Symptoms of riboflavin deficiency
angular stomatitis, sore tongue, photophobia
Symptoms of thiamin deficiency
glossitis, beriberi, edema, CHF, confusion
Symptoms of protein deficiency
edema, thin skin, hair easily plucked
Symptoms of vitamin A deficiency
retinal degeneration, night blindness
Symptoms of vitamin D deficiency
rickets, increased PTH
Symptoms of vitamin E deficiency
cerebellar ataxia, hemolytic anemia
symptoms of vitamin K deficiency
prolonged clotting, bruising, bleeding
symptoms of a copper deficiency
anemia, pallor, neutropenia, leukopenia
Symptoms of fluoride deficiency
cavities, oseoporosis
Symptoms of iron deficiency
pallor, lethargy, pica, tachycardia
Symptoms of zinc deficiency
poor healing, growth failure, taste changes, sexual immaturity
Lab values indicative of dehydration
increased HCT, Na, BUN, urine specific gravity
