MODULE-V PT2 Flashcards
Childhood
is a period of life from ____ years of age. The child’s growth rate slows following the infancy stage.
1 to 12
. Nutrition in Childhood
Nutritional Objectives:
Nutritional Objectives:
1. Provide adequate nutrient intake to meet the
continuing growth and development needs. 2. Provide basis of support of psychosocial development
in relation to food patterns, eating behavior, and
attitudes. 3. Provide sufficient calories for increasing physical
activities and energy needs.
TODDLERS:
1 to 3 years old
NUTRITIONALLOWANCE(daily)
Calories – Protein- VitaminsandMinerals
TODDLERS:
1 to 3 years old
NUTRITION GUIDELINES
y grow 2 to 3 inchesinheightandgain
approx. 5 lb annually
Limit 100% juice to 4-6 oz a day
1-2 year old child requires wholecow’smilktoprovide adequate fat for the still- growingbrain
Food serving is 1 tbsp for each year of age
Exposure to new food may needtooccur 8to15times before the child develops anacceptanceofit
If there is a negative family history for allergies,cow’smilk, chocolate, citrus fruits, egg white, seafood,andnut butters may be gradually introducedwhilemonitoring the child for reactions
Toddlers prefer finger foods
Snacks or desserts that are highinsugar, fat,orsodium should be avoided
PRESCHOOLERS:
3 to 6 yearsold
NUTRITIONALLOWANCE(DAILY)
Calories- Protein Vitamins
and
Minerals Fluids
PRESCHOOLERS:
3 to 6 yearsold
NUTRITION GUIDELINES
They generally grow 2 to 3 inchesinheightandgain approximately 5 lbs annually
13 to 19 g/dayof completeprotein in addition to adequate calcium, iron,folate,vitamin A and C
dislike strong-tastingvegetables
Food jags
Food patterns and preferences
around 5 years of age.
PRESCHOOLERS:
3 to 6 yearsold
NUTRITION CONCERNS/RISKS
Overfeeding:
risk for vitamin D deficiency
Iron deficiency anemia
Lead poisoning
SCHOOL-AGE
CHILDREN:
6-12 years old
NUTRITION
ALLOWANCE(DAILY)
Calories –
7 - 9yrs : 80 – 90 kcal
10-12 yrs : 70 – 80
kcal
Protein –
7-9 yrs : approx. 37g 10- 12 yrs: 43-48 g
Vitamins and Minerals
Vitamin C
7-9 yrs : 35 mg
10-12 yrs: 45 mg
Calcium – 500mg to 1,000
mg
Iodine – 120 mcg for
children 7-10 years
SCHOOL-AGE
CHILDREN:
6-12 years old
NUTRITION GUIDELINES
-Generally grow 2 to 3 inches in height and gain
approximately 5 lb annually
- The diet should provide variety, balance and
moderations
- Young athletes need to meet energy, protein, and fluid
needs
- Educate children to make healthy food selections
- Children need to learn to eat snacks only when
hungry, not when bored or inactive
SCHOOL-AGE
CHILDREN:
6-12 years old
NUTRITION CONCERNS/RISKS
-Skipping breakfast occurs inabout 10 of children at
this stage
- Overweight/obesity affectsat least 20% of children
Dietary Guideline for Adolescence
Calories
needs310kcal
more than what girls of sameweightand age does.
thiamine, riboflavin, andniacinallowances are alsoincreased. Around 0.5mg/1000caloriesistheset allowance for thiamineandriboflavin, and 6.6 niacinequivalentfor every 1,000
Dietary Guideline for Adolescence
Protein
13 to 15 years is 59gramsforboth boys and girls
16 to 19 years, proteinallowancefor the boyincreasesto 65
girls still the same
Dietary Guideline for Adolescence
Vitamins
Allowance for vitamin A is the
same for all levels
Vitamin C allowance is
constantly higher among boys
than among girls age 16 to 19
years.
boys higher
recommended allowance for
Vitamin A, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and Vitamin C
Dietary Guideline for Adolescence
Minerals
least 1,300 mg of calcium
per day, which may be
achievedby three to four
servings from the dairy food
group.
Filipino: Calcium
recommended
allowance 13 to 15
age group is higher
at700mg compared
to 16 to 19 age
group at 600mg
14-18
F age require 15mg of iron to
support expansion of blood
volume and blood loss
M require 11mg of iron to support
expansion of musclemass and
blood volume
Dietary Guideline for Adolescence
Possible Nutritional Risks
. Eating and snacking pattern promote essential
nutrients deficiencies (calcium, vitamins, iron, and fiber)
- Low intakes of calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C. Adolescents require at least 1,300mg of
calcium a day for around 45% added bone
mass
Anemia
. Skin problems
Eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, obesity) are on the rise among adolescent clients.
