Nutrition for the Growing Years

Question 1

Infancy to adolescence physical and mental development occur at…

Answer 1

A fast rate

-Lays the foundation for the rest of a person’s life

Question 2

A child’s diet during the early years:

Answer 2

• Supply energy & nutrient for growth
• Teach about food choices
• Can have long term effects on risk of developing a number of diseases later in life

Question 3

Childrens Food Preferences

Answer 3

• Children may eat very little or only a few foods
• Need to allow children to choose how much to eat, as long as growth continues and children are in good health
• Being hungry can make a child cranky (offer food)

Question 4

Children have few inborn preferences

Answer 4

-Prefer sweet taste
-Sensitive to bitter tastes
Most preferences are learned
-New foods should be offered several times
-No food should be forced or prohibited
(Likes & dislikes are shaped by the learning environment)

Question 5

Overweight Children & Risk

Answer 5

Overweight & related disorders in adolescents have risen since the 1960s

• Type 2 diabetes
• Bone & joint disorders
• Abnormal blood lipids
• Elevated blood pressure

Question 6

Overweight Children Causes

Answer 6

• Little to no physical activity
• Energy dense food (high caloric)
• Large portion sizes

Question 7

Overweight Children Prevention

Answer 7

• Healthy food choices (school, restaurants and home)

- 60 minutes/day of moderate to vigorous physical activity