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Nutrition and Growth Flashcards

1
Q

what leads growth in infancy?

A

nutrition

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2
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what are the two periods of rapid growth?

A

infancy

puberty

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3
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what leads growth in childhood?

A

growth hormones

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4
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what leads growth in puberty?

A

sex steroids

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5
Q

when does linear growth cease?

A

after the pubertal growth spurt

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6
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what does RNI stand for?

A

the reference nutrient intake

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7
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what is the RNI?

A

the amount of nutrient that will be adequate for 97.5% of the population

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8
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what is RNI used for?

A

protein
vitamins
minerals

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9
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what does EAR stand for?

A

estimated average requirements

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10
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what is EAR used for?

A

the energy requirements of the population

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11
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what does LRNI stand for?

A

the lower reference nutrient intake

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12
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what is the LRNI?

A

the amount of nutrient that will be sufficient for the 2.5% of the population with the lowest needs

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13
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what are the three broad groups of malnutrition?

A

undernutrition
micronutrient related
overweight + obesity

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14
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what are the three types of undernutrition?

A

wasting
stunting
underweight

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15
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what is wasting?

A

low weight for height

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16
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what is stunting?

A

low heigh fo rage

17
Q

what is the RNI for protein for infants aged 4-18 months?

A

12-14.5g

18
Q

what is the recommended salt intake for infants 0-12 months?

A

<400mg

19
Q

what is the recommended salt intake for children 1-3 years?

A

<800mg

20
Q

when do babies need exogenous ion?

A

not for the first 6 months

21
Q

what is the optimal dietary source for calcium in the first year of life?

A

breast milk

22
Q

when is exclusive breastfeeding recommended?

A

the first 6 months of an infants life

23
Q

what are the only drinks that should be offered for a baby aged 6-12 months?

A

breast milk
formula
water

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