Nutrition

Question 1

What is the reference nutrient intake (RNI) for any given nutrient?

Answer 1

The amount which is sufficient for about 97% of the population

Question 2

For each of the following nutrients, state whether average intake is commonly above or below the RNI.

a) protein
b) Vitamins C and A
c) iron and calcium
d) Vitamin D
e) sodium

Answer 2

a) above
b) mostly above
c) mostly above
d) below
e) excessive

Question 3

What is the main recommendation for physical activity in children under 5?

Answer 3

Minimise sedentary time

Question 4

What is the recommendation for physical activity in children aged 5-18?

Answer 4

At least 60 minutes/day moderate to vigorous.

Vigorous activity 3 times a week

Question 5

What are the recommdations for infant feeding?

Answer 5

Exclusive breastfeeding up to 6 months; no weaning before 4 months.

Question 6

How should potential allergens be introduced to an infants diet?

Answer 6

One at a time

Question 7

What might be the result of late weaning?

Answer 7

Faltering growth, micronutrient deficiencies, impairment of motor skills and acceptance of new tastes/textures

Question 8

What are children vulnerable to, in terms of feeding, during:

a) early childhood
b) school age
c) adolescence

Answer 8

a) parental attitudes/behaviours, acute illnese
b) chronic disease, disordered eating patterns e.g. faddism, obesity
c) eating disorder, obesity, early pregnancy

Question 9

What are the societal/cultural associations of early introduction of solid foods?

Answer 9

Deprivation; opinions of maternal grandmother; lack of peer encouragement to wait

Question 10

What are the common detriments of food choice?

Answer 10

Fewer car owners; poor housing; less education; unemployment; lower social class