Lesson 10 - Chapter 15 Flashcards
Breast milk filters out pesticides so the baby is protected from contaminants?
False
Baby’s liver cannot make lactase during the first months of life?
True. Breast milk has lactase to helps digest lactose
Breastfed babies have fewer allergies?
True
Breast milk provides the right nourishment and has more available iron, vitamin A and C, niacin, potassium, and the right amino acids for growth than any natural or formulated substitute?
True
How many mg of calcium does a 4-6 year old need?
800 mg?
During adolescence, what is the rate of growth for boys and girls?
Men: 15-20 lbs and 4 to 5 inches
Woman: 13-18 lbs and 3-4 inches
Which nutrients are needed in higher amounts during adolescence?
A and C
What are the most influential factors governing longevity?
Heredity and nutrition
What nutrients are important for sperm production?
A, C, E
Folic acid
EFAs
Much sexual dysfunction has to do with mental stresses and fears of intimacy?
True
What is helpful to increase sex drive in men?
Zinc, magnesium, B6
What nutrients help reduce sugar cravings while supporting the adrenals?
Amino acids and chromium
Pregnant woman need how many extra calories per day?
350-450
Calcium, magnesium, and niacin may be helpful for periods cramps?
True
Some woman have a hard time loosing weight. Changing food quality might help more than calorie counting?
True
What age to baby develop teeth, allowing them to eat finely chopped food?
7-8 months
High amounts of B6 can reduce milk production and should be avoided during lactation?
True
Olive and coconut oil can be used on nipples to aid nursing and keep skin healthier?
True
How much more protein is required during pregnancy?
50%
A good diet along with supportive nutritional supplements and stress management may help to delay the onset of menopause and reduce symptoms when they occur ?
True
Premenopausal women should regularly consume at least 1,200 to 1,500 mg of calcium per day?
True
Lemon juice or apple cider vinegar to leafy greens helps maximize calcium absorption?
True
Vitamin D and E can often help with hot flashes and night sweats, as can cohosh and licorice root?
True
What age group requires the most calories per pound of body weight?
Babies
What might help fight colic, a common problem in the first 6 months?
Reducing mother’s sugar intake
Reducing mothers salt intake
Supplementing with b vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and potassium
Premature feeding of an infant can lead to?
Poor digestion
Immune problems
Which vitamins and minerals are important to NOT overuse in infants?
A,D, calcium, phosphorus l, and iron
Breastfed babies have a slight deficiency in which vitamin?
D
At what age does a babies diet shift as a result of growth slowing down?
12 months
After menopause, calcium needs decrease?
False
Iron excess is more common in men than iron deficiency
True
During menstruating years, a woman’s need for iron to replace lost red blood cells is high?
True
A woman’s pre pregnancy condition has no effect on the baby’s health as long as good habits are adopted during pregnancy ?
False
Many old age problems such as insomnia, anorexia, fatigue, depression, diminishing eye sight and hearing, fragile bones, fractures, are a result of poor diet and deficiencies?
True
It is best of avoid Mega doses of vitamin C during pregnancy?
True
A good recommendation for an elder who wishes to avoid or treat constipation is a morning or evening drink made with 4-6 ox of prune juice, 2-4 oz of water, a quarter or half of a lemon, and 2T of wheat or oat bran?
True
