Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

F&N > Nutritional Needs Of Groups > Flashcards

Nutritional Needs Of Groups Flashcards

1
Q

How many calories does an adolescent girl need?

A

Around 2,400kcal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

How many calories does a adolescent (13-18 year old) boy need?

A

Around 2,900kcal

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is needed in an increased amount as a teenager?

A

Vitamin D and iron

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

How much iron does a teenage girl need?

A

14g a day due to menstruation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

How much iron does a teenage boy need?

A

11.3g

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

How many calories does a man need?

A

2500kcals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

How many calories does a women need?

A

2000kcals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Why do adults need less energy than teenagers?

A

They are not growing anymore and on average do less exercise

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What foods cannot be eaten during pregnancy?

A

Unpasteurised milk - contain listeria bacteria
Raw or uncooked meats
Pate - too much vitamin A
Avoid Caffeine- inhibits growth

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What cannot be eaten during breastfeeding?

A

High amounts of caffeine or alcohol
Baby shark
Swordfish
Marlin

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What is coeliac disease?

A

An autoimmune disease triggered by gluten causing damage to the lining of the gut which could lead to malnutrition as the body cannot fully absorb nutrients

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is lactose intolerance?

A

The inability to digest the sugar,lactose, due to a shortage of the enzyme lactase

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is a food allergen?

A

The substance in the food that causes a reaction in a person

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Why are food allergies serious?

A

If a severe allergy it could result in anaphylactic shock which could lead to death

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Symptoms of lactose intolerance

A
  • cramps
  • diarrhoea
  • nausea
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What must alternate dairy sources be fortified with?

A

Calcium, vitamin D,

17
Q

How long are children breastfed for?

A

6 months -> formula can be used as well

18
Q

What is weaning?

A

The process of introducing solid foods to a baby. Usually done after the first 6 months

19
Q

What are the three stages of weaning?

A
  • introduction of solid foods
  • introduction of more textures and tastes
  • wider variety and family food from around 9-12 months
20
Q

What foods should babies avoid?

A

Salt, sugar, honey, shark, whole nuts, marlin

21
Q

How many calories should 1-3 year olds consume?

A

1000-1200 a day

22
Q

Problems that elderly may face:

A
  • may be difficult for them to prepare their own meals e.g. dementia or arthritis
  • might lose their teeth meaning they can’t eat solid foods
  • they become weaker so meals need to be easy to prepare
23
Q

Why is fibre more important as you get older?

A

As you get less active so does your digestive system. Also reduces threat of type 2 diabetes and heart disease

24
Q

Reasons why people may be vegetarian:

A
  • some believe it’s wrong to kill animals
  • don’t like taste on meat
  • some religions don’t allow followers to eat meat e,g. Muslims
  • some think that it is healthier
  • meat is more expensive
  • influenced by family/friends
25
Q

What may vegetarians struggle to obtain?

A

Essential amino acids so must ensure they are eating enough beans, lentils, or meat alternatives
- protein complementation (combining two LBVs) to provide all essentials amino acids

26
Q

What else could effect how many calories adults eat in a day?

A

Their job

27
Q

Vital nutrients during pregnancy:

A
  • folic acid (prevents spina bifida)
  • calcium (develops strong bones in baby)
  • vitamin D (helps with absorption of calcium)
  • iron
28
Q

What is the recommended amount of alcohol a week?

A

14 units

29
Q

Why are starchy carbohydrates important?

A

Provide fibre allowing the feeling of satiety meaning less snacking on high fat and high sugar foods is done

30
Q

What should be in the liquid supplements given to babies after 6 months?

A

Vitamin A,C,D

F&N (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions