Nutrition Flashcards
What is Beri-beri disease caused by?
deficieny of vitamin B1
What is pellagra a deficieny og?
niacin
What is included in healthy start vitamins?
A,C and D
What ages are all children recommended to take a vitamin D supplement?
6 months- 5 years
How much formula does a child need to drink to not need to take a vitamin D supplement?
> 500mls
Why might a child need to take a vit D supplement from 1 month rather than 6 monhts?
if breastfed and mother did not take a vit D supplement for the pregnancy
How long do mohters need to take vitamin D supplements?
during pregnancy and whilst breastfeeding
What can you get vitamin A from?
cheese, eggs and yoghurt
What can you get vitamin C from?
oranges, blackcurrants and potatoes
What can you get vitamin D from?
oily fish and eggs
How long should children capable of walking spend active?
180 minutes throughout the day
How many days should should 5-18 year olds have physically active vigourous intensity per week?
3 days
How long should every 5-18 year old have moderate to vigorous activity every day?
over an hour
How long is exclusive breastffeding recommended for?
first 6 months
When should the transition from exclusive milk to family foods begin?
6 months
What is the earliest a child can be weaned onto family foods?
4 months
When can full fat milk be used in cooking for children?
6-9 monhts
When can full fatmilk be introduced as a drink?
12 months
When should semi-skimmed milk not be given before?
2 years
When should skimmed milk not be given?
before 5 years
What type of food should the first foods given be?
gluten free
When should you avoid whole nuts and seeds until?
5 years
