nutrition (2) Flashcards
what is an essential component of growth and development
nutrition
when does birth weight triple by?
1 year
how long should children breastfeed with other nutrients
two years and beyond
advantages of breastfeeding
- enhances brain development
- easily digested and absorbed
- fosters immune defense
- psychological benefits
what does breastfeeding protect against
- otitis media/resp infections
- diarrhea
- 1/2 DM
- obesity/ high BP
- asthma, atopic dermatitis
- childhood leukemia
- SIDS
how long does it take to digest milk?
2-3 hours
how many times is an infant fed in 24 hours
8-12 times
what are all babies supplemented with?
vit D
what does sleeping with a bottle increase the risk for?
otitis media?
what are constipating foods
rice cereal, bananas
what kind of milk should infants 6-12 months have?
only breast milk or fortified formula
-no cows milk!
when should introductions of complementary food begin?
6 months, decreasing extrusion reflex
for what reasons can complementary foods be given at 6 months
- infant can sit well with support
- can appreciate texture
- swallow non-liquid food
- indicate desire for food
- turn away from food when full
what foods can be sterted at 6 months
single ingredient fruit, vegtables, grains, and meats, in any order
what are laxative acting foods
prunes, pears, peaches, and apricots
common allergenic foods
peanuts, tree nuts, fish, shellfish, eggs
when can honey be introduced?
12 months
if an infant doesn’t want to eat, do you force?
no
how do you prevent early childhood caries (major tooth decay)
- smear or rice grain sized toothpaste when teeth start coming in
- no water to rinse
- spit without rinsing
- flouride varnish q6 months
- establish a dental home by 12 months
what does the metabolic rate look like in toddlers?
starts slowing?
how many meals and snacks should toddlers get, and what do they need?
- 3 meals, 2 snacks
- sliced meats, cheese, fruits and veggies
at what age do kids display physiologic anorexia
toddler
how much milk is the maximum per day
no more than a quart (32 oz)
how much juice is the maximum per day
4-6 oz
should preschoolers be making food choices on their own?
yes when applicable
when should education be provided on healthy food choices?
school age children
when should children be included in food purchase and prep
school age
how many teeth erupt by 12 years old
22-26
what are anthropometric measures of measuring nutrition
- weight
- length
- head circumference
what factors are considered when measuring and comapring weight
gender and age
what is a calculation based on weight and height to determine if they are in preportion
BMI
what is included in dietary history of nutritional assessment
- 24 hour food recall
- food frequency questionaire
- dietary screening
- food diary
what are diets normally deficient in
iron, calcium, vitamin d, folic acid
what are characteristics of colic
- paroxysmal abd pain
- severe crying
- supportive management