Nutrition Flashcards
Which aspects of child development is nutrition needed for?
Nutrition is vitally important for all aspects of child’s development
What influences the child’s development in the womb?
Before a child is born, the mothers health and diet directly influences the development of the child in the womb
What are expectant mothers advised to take?
Expecting mothers are advised to take 400 mg of folic acid a day to avoid birth defects such as spina bifida
What can make folic acid more effective?
Taking folic acid can be even more effective with planned pregnancies when folic acid is taken for three months prior to conception
What are the effects of folic acid deficiency?
Folic acid deficiency, when it occurs between 21 and 28 days after conception, makes the unborn child more likely to develop a congenital malformation called neural tube defect.
When is the brain affected by nutrition?
From conception to the early years, a child’s brain can be affected greatly by nutrition as the brain mature and undergoes significant structural development
What is the foundation for good health and development in the early years of a child’s life?
Nutrition is the foundation for good health and development in the early years of a child’s life
What can poor nutrition cause?
Poor nutrition can cause delays in both cognitive and physical development that can last into childhood or adulthood, and in extreme cases, can cause serious illness or death
What is important for all children to consume? (1)
It is important that all children consume the correct amount of macronutrients - including protein, fat, and carbohydrates
What is important for all children to consume? (2)
It is important that children consume the correct amount of micronutrients - such as, vitamin A, iron, and zinc
When is easiest to reverse effects of poor nutrition?
Reversing the effects in young children is easier than in older children as after age 2, deficiencies become more difficult to address
When does biological maturation happen?
In the first few years and months of life, children go through biological maturation. This includes developing their motor skills and changing the size and shape of their brains.
What can affect the process of biological maturation?
These processes are affected by the nutritional status of the child.
what is good nutrition vital for?
Good nutrition is vital for cognitive/intellectual development. This includes functions, such as, memory, learning, and understanding.
