Lecture 16 - Child Nutrition Flashcards
snacks and school age children ?
snacks contribute significantly to daily energy intake and are needed to meet nutritional requirements
what develops in school age children
food preference develops, appetite and satiety
how does media influence school age children
children want to try foods they see advertised
what occurs with school age children in terms of body image and excessive dieting
can occur from a young age
complex and numerous contributing factors
childhood eating behaviours influence
nutritional status
preferences of parents influence childs
likes and dislikes
eating together as a family should be
encouraged
peer influence becomes what at school age
becomes greater as the childs world expands beyond the family
what are the parental food habits that influence children’s eating behaviours
- food availability : only nutritious foods in the house
- family meals : increases consumption of nutritious foods (aim for 3 or more shared meals per week)
- portion size : children learn to gauge appropriate portion size by observing parents
what are the feeding strategies that influence childrens eating behaviours
- pressure to eat : results in higher avoidance and lower consumption of core foods
- division of responsibility : continued self regulation skills
- positive food talk : focusing on nutritional benefits
what are the external factors affecting dietary choices of children
- family income (availability)
- education (nutrition knowledge)
- housing (appropriate equipment to prepare food)
- culture (food preferences)
- food marketing (promotion)
what is the advertising standard authority
industry funded body that develops voluntary codes of practice and hears complaints
there are strong links between food marketing and
childhood obesity
how can the food industry help reduce childhood obesity
reduce fat, sugar and salt content of processed foods
ensure that nutritious choices are available and affordable to customers
practice responsible marketing, especially those aimed at children and teenagers
for every dollar WHO spends on NCD prevention, the food industry spends about …
$500 promoting processed food
children often have erratic appetite throughout the day, but
daily intake is relatively constant
monitoring both linear growth and BMI are good
indicators that children are meeting their energy needs
iron is essential for
- transportation and storage of oxygen
- support healthy growth and brain development
iron intake recommendation is highest in
adolescent girls
what is the RDI for iron ages 4-8
10mg/day
what is the RDI for boys and girls aged 9-13
8mg/day
what is the RDI for boys and girls aged14-18 years
boys = 11mg/day
girls = 15mg/day
iron deficiency negatively impacts
behaviour and intellectual performance