I L: Lifespan, athletics, BDS Flashcards
weight gain guidelines for pregnancy: underweight***
(BMI <18.5) 28-40#
weight gain guidelines for pregnancy: normal weight***
(BMI 18.5-24.9) 25-35#
weight gain guidelines for pregnancy: overweight***
(BMI 25-29.9) 15-25#
weight gain guidelines for pregnancy: obese***
(BMI >= 30) 11-20#
target for weight gain during pregnancy***
at least achieve the lower limit
who should strive to achieve upper end of weight gain during pregnancy to reduce risk?
black and very young women
calories during pregnancy –>
+ 340 = 2nd trimester
+ 452 = 3rd trimester
calories during lactation –>
\+330 = 1st 6 months \+400 = 6-12 months
protein needs during pregnancy and lactation –>
71g during second half of pregnancy and lactation
minimum recommended levels of hemoglobin and hematocrit –>
- hgb = 11 g/dL
- hct = 33%
weight gain timeframe***
1#/month for the first three months; 1#/week thereafter
who is at risk during pregnancy?*** (3)
1) failure to gain 4 lbs (1.8kg)/month in last half of pregnancy
2) <16 or >= 35 y/o
3) <12 months between pregnancy
who is most at risk during pregnancy?***
YOUNG teenager
a pregnant adolescent is high risk and needs…?
extra Fe, Ca, Zn
alcohol during pregnancy? is wine OK?***
NO –> NO ALCOHOL
supplements for pregnancy
- ferrous sulfate: 30 mg during 2nd & 3rd trimester
- folic acid: 400 mcg (added to 200 from foods = 6000
when should a ferrous sulfate supplement be taken?
between meals, not with milk, tea, or coffee
AI calcium for pregnancy and lactation
- <=18 y/o: 1300 mg
- >18 yo: 1000 mg
what is progesterone?**
hormone that develops placenta after implantation
what role does linolenic acid play in pregnancy?***
needed for DEVELOPMENT OF FETAL NERVOUS SYSTEM
normal birth weight is?***
2500-4000 g
numbers for:
- low birth weight (LBW)
- very low birth weight (VLBW)
- extremely low birth weight (ELBW)
- low birth weight (LBW) = <2500 g
- very low birth weight (VLBW) = <1500 g
- extremely low birth weight (ELBW) = <1000 g
SGA vs. AGA vs. LGA
(small, appropriate, large: for gestational age)
SGA = <10th percentile
AGA = 10th - 90th percentile
LGA = >90th percentile
what is a neonate?
birth to one month
what type of protein can a neonate absorb?
whole, intact protein
calorie, protein, water, fat, height, length, weight parameters and guidelines –>
see p. I N 15 (probably DNK)
human milk has how many calories per ounce?***
20 kcal/ounce
role of prolactin? oxytocin?
- prolactin = stimulates milk production
- oxytocin = moves milk through ducts
colostrum
yellowish transparent fluid secreted from the breast during first few days
nutritional value of colostrum vs. mature milk**
- MORE protein, LESS fat and CHO
- HAS antibodies
how long is exclusive breast-feeding recommended for? then supplemented by weaning foods for how long?***
- exclusive breast feeding = 4-6 months
- weaning foods = at least up to 12 months
human milk vs. cow’s milk nutrition
- human milk = less protein, more CHO and FAT
- cow’s milk = more protein, less CHO and FAT
BREASTFED infants need what supplemental micronutrients?
- vitamin D
- fluoride after 6 months (IF WATER CONTAINS INADEQUATE FLUORIDE)
how do you know if milk supply is adequate?***
1) if infant gains WEIGHT & LENGTH
2) frequent stools
3) 6-8 WET DIAPERS/DAY
what is the Baby Friendly Hospital Initiative?***
global effort to increase INCIDENCE and DURATION of breast-feeding
infant formula has how many calories per ounce? how much is needed?**
- 20 kcal/ounce (same as human milk)
- 2.5 ounces/lb/day
nutritional value of infant formula vs. human milk
- infant formula = MORE protein + iron, but NO antibodies
supplemental/additional micronutrients for INFANT FORMULA fed babies
- vitamin D = MET if receiving 1 quart vit.D-fortified/day
- fluoride after 6 months if water supply is inadequate
what type of formula is recommended for all infants on formula?***
iron-fortified
unmodified cow’s milk in formula is…?
tough hard curd and inappropriate; hard to digest, increased renal solute load