Session 3 Flashcards
Human milk contains ___ that infant formula does not
immune factors
Why is juice not recommended for infants
contributes to dental decay (sugar water)
lacks fiber which can lead to diarrhea
high in calories
Infants need more ___ per body weight than adults
water
___ can contribute to cavities in infancy
sharing utensils
because they carry cavity-causing bacteria
CDC definition of overweight for children
BMI-for-age over 85th percentile
adolescent girls should consume ___% DV of calcium
130%
What nutrient do young adolescents have an increased need for relative to adults
Thiamine (B12)
What nutrient reduces the risk of neural tube defects
aka vitamin ___
folate/folic acid
B9
Good dietary sources of folic acid (folate)
lentils, spinach, oats
Breastfeeding may reduce the risk of childhood ___
obesity
Why are adults over 70 vulnerable to nutrient deficiencies
decreased absorption of nutrients
ergogenic aid
Supplement that claims to improve athletic performance
Thiamine deficiency can lead to
beriberi
(bears are mean, eat thiamine)
Iodine deficiency can lead to ___
brain damage, goiter
___ deficiency can lead to blindness in children
Vitamin A
Vitamin D deficiency can lead to ___
rickets
Vitamin K should be avoided while on ___
warfarin (Coumadin)
Nutrients that are found in plant based diets but may require careful consideration to get enough
iron, vitamin D, protein, calcium
