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Life Cycle Nutrition Flashcards

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What are some long term affects of a low birthweight baby?

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Risk for obesity and hypertension later in life
Lower adult IQ
Short stature
Educational disadvantages

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What are some egative affects of being overweight during pregnancy?

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Baby - baby will be larger, more likely to have neural tube defects, and have a greater risk for heart defects
Mom - more likely to need labor induction, may need C-section, and more gestational diabetes

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What are some effects of maternal malnutrition on offspring?

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  • nervous system defects of the child
  • poor dental health of the child
  • vulnerability to infection
  • higher risk of diabetes, hypertension, stroke, or heart disease
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What is the proposed hypothesis behind why malnutrition may influence child even in adulthood?

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Epigenetics - change of gene expression.

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How does nutrient absorption change during pregnancy?

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The woman’s body maximizes absorption and minimizes losses in the GI tract during pregnancy

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What diet changes should a pregnant woman make?

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  • More calories
  • more carbs, fetus needs glucose for fetal brain
  • more protein
  • minimize unhealthy fats but ensure they get enough essential fatty acids.
  • FOLATE and VITAMIN B12 are essential in cell reproduction. They prevent neural tube defects
  • Vitamin D, calcium, phosphorous, Mg - bone health
  • Fluoride
  • Iron
  • Zinc
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Why are Vitamin B12 and Folate so important?

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They have a role in cell reproduction. They prevent neural tube defects such as spina bifida, anencephaly etc.

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WHat is iron important for in a pregnant mother?

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Maternal red cell mass expands, which makes sense because now they have too make RBCs for both the of them. The fetus draws heavily on the mother stores.
- Vitamin C rich foods enhance absorption.

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Why is Zinc necessary for a Pregnant mother??

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Needed for DNA, RNA, and protein Synthesis.

  • deficiency causes low birth weight
  • found in foods with high protein content
  • iron interferes with zinc absorption
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What are some common nutrition related problems during pregnancy?

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  • morning sickness - comes from hormonal changes during pregnancy
  • heartburn - fetus putting pressure on stomach
  • constipation
  • gestational diabetes
  • hypertension - pre-existing hypertension causes risk of low-birthweight infant and placenta previa
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Preeclampsia

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Symptoms: Hypertension, protein in urine, edema.

  • usually occurs during the first pregnancy
  • usually occurs after week 20
  • may experience convulsion - eclampsia
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Fetal alcohol syndrome

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  • irreversible brain damage
  • mental retardation
  • facial abnormalities
  • vision abnormalities
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What are the recommendations for breast feeding?

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  • exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months

- breastfeeding with complementary foods through 12 months.

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What does breast milk have in it?

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Carbs
Lipids - essential fatty acids
Protein
Vitamin and minerals 
Low in sodium
Iron and ZInc
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What are some benefits of breast milk?

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  • immunological protection
  • – colostrum (pre milk substance), maternal immune factors, and enzymes that offer protection
  • infants have less stomach and intestinal disorders, middle ear infections, respiratory illness
  • may protect against adult obesity, CV disease, and may have a positive effect on intelligence
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What are the differences Between breast milk and formula?

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Formula is similar to breast milk but it does not offer any immunity. They are iron fortified. There is risk of over-dilution and contamination.

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Nursing bottle tooth decay

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Results from putting infant to bed with a bottle. It can cause dental cavities and abnormal position of incisors.

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Transition to cows milk

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  • not appropriate until after year 1
  • 1-2 years need whole milk
  • 2-5 years can transition to low fat milk
  • – the issue is that cows milk is a poor source of iron. It is higher in Vitamin C but Lower in Vitamin C, which inhibits iron absorption.
19
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Milestones for being able to swallow foods?

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4-6 Months - swallowing reflex is developed and first foods can be introduced
8-12 months - can sit with support, control head movements, and handle finger foods. This is when they begin to teethe. Hard crackers can be introduced.

20
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How should you introduce allergy causing foods/

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One at a time

Start with rice cereal before wheat

21
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How much protein should a toddler have?

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1.1 g per kilogram of body weight

22
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How much Vitamin D should a toddler consume?

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10 micrograms (400 IU)

23
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How much calcium should a toddler consume?

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500 milligrams

24
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Food jags

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Tendency to eat Only a Small selection of food

25
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Does sugar cause ADHD?

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No - although high sugar intake has been proposed to cause hyperactive behavior.

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The role of breakfast

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Eating breakfast is associated with healthy weight among children and adolescents.
- may benefit: cognitive unction, academic performance, psychosocial function, mood

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Marasmus

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Inadequate calories and nutrients.

  • loss of muscle mass and subcutaneous far
  • chronic diarrhea
  • dry skin, hair is thin
  • at risk for infections and impaired growth
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Kwashiorkor

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Results from inadequate protein intake

- edema due to hypoalbuminemia

29
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What is a normal weight gain during pregnancy

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3.5 pounds in the first trimester

1 pound per week thereafter

30
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How much weight should a woman gain during pregnancy?

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3.5 lbs during first trimester

1 lb per week thereafter

31
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Why is it important to have pre pregnancy nutrition?

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To support growth of a healthy placenta

32
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Risk factors during pregnancy

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Adolescent pregnancy
Multiple pregnancies under 20
Short time between pregnancies
Financially disadvantaged
Food fads
Smoking drugs alcohol
Weight can be hi or low
Low level of Ed
33
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What is the deal with smoking in pregnant women?

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Nicotine and cyanide are poisonous to the fetus.
Will cause low birthweight because fetal growth is slowed and blood flow is restricted.
Behavioral and intellectual problems later in life
SIDS

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What are some things to avoid during pregnancy?

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At sort of drugs including OTC, herbals, or any meds not prescribed
- includes aspirin or ibuprofen in last 3 months. 
Illicit drugs
Environmental contaminants
Food borne illnesses
Overdosing on vitamins
Dieting
Sugar substitutes
Caffeine
35
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How much caffeine should you drink as a pregnant woman?

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One cup of coffee or 2 12 oz cans of soda

36
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Lactating womans nutrient needs

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  • 13 glasses of water per day
  • loss of 1 pound per week
  • extra 330 calories per day
  • supplements due to loss of minerals and vitamins from the milk
37
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Malnutrition and lead toxicity

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Low intakes of Calcium, zinc, C, D, and iron are associated with increased risk of lead toxicity.

38
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How do you detect food allergies?

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Test for antibodies

39
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Difference between allergy and intolerance?

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In an intolerance your body won’t produce antibodies.

40
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BMI percentiles

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Above 85th is overweight
Above 95th is obese
Above 99th is severe obesity

41
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How much calcium should an adolescent get?

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1,300 mg

42
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How much iron should an adolescent get?

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15 mg for females

11 mg for males

43
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Key recommendations for all Americans

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Less than 10% of calories should come from added sugars
Less than 10% of calories from saturated fats
Less than 2300 mg sodium
Alcohol in moderation

44
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What are some physiological changes in the Elderly

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Body weight
Immune system doesn't function as well
Difficulty chewing
GI and oral changes
Thirst increases (drink 6 glasses of water per day)
Depression
Economic changes
Social changes

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