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Module 11 part 2 Flashcards

1
Q

name advantages that breastfeeding childs have compared to non breastfeed childs

A
  • reduced risk of overweight or obesity
  • reduced risk of diabetes
  • reduced risk of asthma
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2
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after how long can infants start having complementary foods and beverages?

A

after 4-5-6 months

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3
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true/false
complementary foods and beverages (CFBs) need to be rich in iron, vitC, zinc during the second 6 months of life among breastfeed infants

A

true

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4
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true/false

introducing peanuts/eggs at an appropriate age (after 6 months) may reduce the risk of allergy to these foods

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true

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5
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what % of children is affected by food allergies

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6-8%

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6
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true/false

an allergic reaction can take up to 24h to start

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true

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7
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true/false

food intolerances are not allergies

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true

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8
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name 3 common symptoms of food intolerances

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  • stomach aches
  • rapid pulse rate
  • nausea
  • hives
  • wheezing and coughs
  • headaches
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9
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name 3 priority allergens

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eggs, milk, mustard, peanuts, seafood, soy

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10
Q

what are the two signs that an infant is ready for solid foods

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  • the infant can sit with support and control its head movements
  • the infant is four-six months or older
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11
Q

name 3 foods that should be avoided for infants

A
  • cherries
  • gum
  • pop corn
  • nuts
  • grapes

cause they are choking-risk foods

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12
Q

why sugar and sugary beverages should be limited in infants?

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  • the energy from the beverages leaves less room for energy from nutritions foods
  • sweetened beverage consumption by infants is related to subsequent risk of child overweight
  • high sugar intake in early life may cause high sugar intake later in life and cause heath consequences
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13
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true/false

infants of 2 years of age and less can drink fortified soy beverages

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false

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14
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is it better to switch to a lower fat milk once the child is 2 years old?

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no, the infants should continue drinking whole milk because it reduces risk for obesity

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15
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true/false

parent who do not wish to introduce cows milk to their childs should continue to breastfeed until at least 2 years old

A

true

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16
Q

name 3 feeding guidelines for toddlers

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  • dont force food on children
  • limit sweets and juice
  • let toddler explore and enjoy foods
17
Q

true/false

nutrient deficiencies impair a childs thinking or cause misbehaviour

A

true,

lack of iron causes reduced energy and affects behaviour, mood, attention span, and learning ability

18
Q

how much iron is required for childrens

A

7 to 10 milligrams per day

19
Q

True/false

diet affects hyperactivity (ADHD)

A

false

20
Q

how to prevent dental caries?

A
  • limit high carbs foods between meals
  • brush and floss daily
  • brush or rinse after eating meals
  • chose foods that dont stick to teeth
  • snack on crips or fibrous foods to stimulate the release and rinsing action of saliva
21
Q

there is 3 dietary recommendations for children what are they

A
  • variety of foods & maintain healthy weight
  • moderation, not deprivation
  • healthy lifestyle first
22
Q

how many minutes of physical activity should be done by children of 5 to 17 years old

A

60 minute per day

23
Q

how much sleep should a children of 5 to 17 years old have

A

9 to 11 hours per night for kids 5 to 13

8 to 10 hours per night for kids of 14 to 17

24
Q

true/false

1 in 6 children in canada live in food insecure households

A
25
Q

true/false

poverty -> hunger -> inadequate intake of energy -> malnutrition

A

true

26
Q

true/false

poverty -> food insecurity -> excessive intake of energy -> obesity

A

true

27
Q

true/false

hunger in children can affect behaviour and academic performance

A

true,

it affect their concentration, their attention spans and their overall performance

28
Q

true/false

infants absorb 5 to 10 times more lead than adults

A

true, and it can lead to mental, behavioural and other health problems

29
Q

true/false

childrens absord more lead if their stomachs are empty

A

true

30
Q

Lead toxicity does what to your body ?

A

it slowly injures the kidneys, nerves, brain, bone marrow and other organs.

it can even lead to a coma and death

31
Q

what is the role of iron during adolescence? in both men and women

A

men -> build lean body tissue

women -> build lean body tissue and supper menstruation

32
Q

true/false

a majority of teens have too low intakes of calcium for bone health

A

true

33
Q

when does adolescence starts ? for both men and women

A

men -> 12-13 years old

women -> 10-11 years old

34
Q

true/false

food choices of adolescents are highly influenced by their peers

A

true and it can cause malnutrition

35
Q

true/false

smoking decreases appetite

A

true

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