Nutrition During Childhood

Question 1

Toddler is considered what years?

Answer 1

1-3 years

Question 2

Preschool age is considered what years?

Answer 2

3-5 years

Question 3

Middle childhood is considered what years?

Answer 3

5-10 years

Question 4

Preadolescence is considered what years?

Answer 4

9-11 years (girl)
12 years (boy)

Question 5

The CDC chart for childhood development is used for what 4 measures of growth?

Answer 5

Weight for Age
Length for Age
Stature for Age
BMI for Age

Question 6

Feeding toddler and preschool aged children are characterized by?

Answer 6

Self-Feeding Skills
Smaller Portion Size
4-6 meals / day
Choking hazards

Question 7

Feeding school aged children are characterized by?

Answer 7

Starts skipping breakfast
Decrease of meals with family
School Lunch Program
Vending Machines

Question 8

After infancy, which macronutrient need increases?

Answer 8

Protein

Question 9

Which two minerals are mostly deficient in children?

Answer 9

Ca and Fe

Question 10

What is the DRI for Ca for 1-2 y, 3-8 y, and 9-18 y?

Answer 10

1-2y - 500 mg/d
3-8y - 800 mg/d
9-18y - 1300 mg/d

Question 11

Iron deficiency anemia may be related to what?

Answer 11

poor performance & delayed cognitive function.

Question 12

What is the DRI for Fe for 1-3 y, 4-8 y, and pubertal (m/f)?

Answer 12

1-3y - 7mg/d
4-8y - 10mg/d
pubertal (m) - 11mg/d
pubertal (f) - 15mg/d

Question 13

What are the physical activity guidelines for children?

Answer 13

60+ minutes per day

Question 14

What is the DRI for fiber?

Answer 14

14g of fiber per 1000kcal

Question 15

What is a Failure to Thrive (FTT)?

Answer 15

Growth declines due to inadequate wt or ht gain?