Nutrition Flashcards
physical activity for birth - 5 years
at least 3 hours/day obviously depends on development
Physical activity for 5 - 18 yos
> 60 mins/day of moderate to physical activity
3 days/week vigorous intensity activites
When is breast feeding recommended
first six months of infant’s life (WHO recommends)
infant formula
modified cows milk BUT no antimicrobial or bioactive substances (thats in breast milk)
transition to family foods should begin
after 6 months
what is weaning
introducing foods with increased variety of texture, falvour, arma and apppearance.
obesity is asscoaietd with…
maternal obesity
early weaning
rapid weight gain in first 2 years
reasons for poor food choices:
Poor access (e.g. no car), poorer housing (poor storage and preparation), less education, unemployment (affordability), lower social class (poor food habits)