Nutrition Through the Life Cycle - Childhood Flashcards
1
Q
What is the SACN kcal/kg for boy and girl children?
A
Boys & girls:
0-3 months: 90-120 kcal/kg/day
4months - 1 years = 72-96kcal/kg/day
1-4 years = 78-82kcal/kg/day
- SACN - requirements decrease with age
- COMA - requirements don’t decrease with age
2
Q
Salt recommendations for each age group up until 11 years?
A
0-12 months - <1g 1-3 years - 2g 4-6 years - 3g 7-10 years - 5g >11 years - 6g
3
Q
Sugar recommendations for each age group up until 11 years?
A
No more than 5% total energy intake
4
Q
What are some barriers to healthy eating in childhood?
A
- Poverty
- Fussy eating
- Negative/Positive reinforcement
5
Q
How do you assess weight in children?
A
- Growth charts
- Anthropometry: length/height, weight, BMI >2 years, head circumference
6
Q
What methods are there to treat faltering growth?
A
- Supplementation
- Food fortification
- Concentrating formula
7
Q
What are some factors that can increase the risk of obesity in later life?
A
- Genetics
- Obesogenic environment (fast food, gaming)
- Lack of physical activity
- Poverty
- Soft drink consumption
8
Q
How many children <6 years are overweight or obese?
A
1 in 3 children
9
Q
Who should be responsible for childhood obesity?
A
- Parents
- Schools
- Food Industry
- Governments
