Nutrition through the lifespan Flashcards
kcal/kg for a normal body weight pregnant woman
30 kcal/kg
kcal/kg for a >120% IBW pregnant woman
24 kcal/kg
kcal/kg for a <90% IBW pregnant woman
36-40 kcal/kg
Micronutrients required during pregnancy
Iron
Folic Acid
Calcium
How much weight should a pregnant women gain with a BMI of <18.5?
28-40 lbs
How much weight should a pregnant women gain with a BMI of 18.5-24.9?
25-35 lbs
How much weight should a pregnant women gain with a BMI of 25-29.9?
15-25 lbs
How much weight should a pregnant women gain with a BMI of >30?
15 lbs
What are some problems that might be encountered with pregnancy related to overweight/obesity?
Gestational diabetes
Macrosomia
Eclampsia
What are some dietary precautions to be aware of?
Cravings - pica
Fish consumption - d/t mercury
Listeriosis - limit deli meats, raw fish
Specific disease states - PKU, renal disease, diabetes
Some benefits of breastfeeding
Better for baby's immune system Better digested Linked to decreased risk of ovarian and breast cancer Less expensive Improves mother/child bonding Burns calories for the mother
What are some additional micronutrients that are needed in pregnancy?
Calcium: additional 1000 mg/day
Folic acid: 500 mcg/day
What growth chart do you use for premature infants?
Fenton 2003 until 40 weeks gestation
What growth chart do you use for birth - 24 months?
WHO growth charts (all the way through the 24th month)
What growth chart do you use for 2-20 years?
CDC growth chart
Overweight = 85-95% BMI for age
Obese = >95% BMI for age
What growth charge do you use for cerebral palsy?
Brooks growth chart