Nutrition for childhood to late adulthood

Question 1

How much kcals needed at one year old?

Answer 1

800kcal/day

Question 2

How many kcals are needed at 6 years old?

Answer 2

double 800kcals/day

Question 3

How much kcals needed at 10 years old?

Answer 3

2000kcal/day

Question 4

How much fibre does a child need 1-3?

Answer 4

9g/day

Question 5

How much fibre does a child need 4-8 years?

Answer 5

25g/day

Question 6

How much fibre does a child need 9-13?

Answer 6

30g/day

Question 7

How much protein does a child need at 1-3 years?

Answer 7

13g/day

Question 8

how much protein does a child need at 4-13 years?

Answer 8

19g/day

Question 9

How much lipids does a child need 1-3 years?

Answer 9

30-40% of energy

• important source of energy and for developing neural system

Question 10

What happens when a child skips breakfast?

Answer 10

• short attention span
• poor preformance

Question 11

Childhood obesity is linked to?

Answer 11

1. genetics
2. less physical activity
3. most important (Poor nutrition choices)

Question 12

How much physical activity does a child from 1-4 need?

Answer 12

180 minutes throughout the day

Question 13

How much physical activity does a child age 5-11 need daily?

Answer 13

60 minutes

Question 14

How much physical activity does a child need at age 12-17 per day?

Answer 14

60 minutes

Question 15

How many hours of sleep does a child need ages 5-13?

Answer 15

9-11 hours daily

Question 16

How many hours of sleep does a child need ages 14-17?

Answer 16

8-10 hours daily

Question 17

Children should have no more than how many hours of screen time a day?

Answer 17

2 hours

Question 18

When does growth spurt start for females?

Answer 18

age 10-11

Question 19

When does growth spurt start for males?

Answer 19

12-13

Question 20

How much of daily energy intake comes from snacks?

Answer 20

1/4

Question 21

Aging occurs as a result of what?

Answer 21

cell and tissue damage that is not/cannot be repaired

Question 22

What is atrophic gastritis?

Answer 22

inflammation of stomach mucosa resulting in loss of gastric cells

Question 23

What is it called when there is a decrease in muscle mass due to aging?

Answer 23

sarcopenia

Question 24

What are the three points of nutrition and longevity?

Answer 24

1. improve quality of life
2. goal of healthy aging
3. prolong healthspan