unit 3 - nutrition throughout thr lifespan

Question 1

why is it recommended that new foods be introduced to an infant

Answer 1

Offering lots of different flavours and textures early on so it can help prevent pickiness later on and introducing foods, one at a time, so that if an infant is sensitive to one particular food, it can be correctly identified

Question 2

benifts of promoting healthy food and physical activity for children

Answer 2

• it can lead to improved concentration and learning

Question 3

risks associated with obesity? some health problems of obese children

Answer 3

1. high LDL cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, gallbladder disease, stroke
2. breathing problems, asthma, sleep apnea

Question 4

factors may be leading to the rise in obesity rates among children

Answer 4

• diet
• lack of exercise
• genetics
• family influence

Question 5

nutritional concerns are raised from consuming energy drinks

Answer 5

• weight gain
• increased risk of type 2 diabetes
• cardiovascular disease

Question 6

what nutrients do teens not get enough of?

Answer 6

calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin D

Question 7

what might limit an older adult from obtaining proper nutrition

Answer 7

• metabolism slows down
• ## older adults are less likely to experience thirst

Question 8

how would you define a healthy weight

Answer 8

healthy weight is defined as an appropriate weight in relation to height

Question 9

how might media influence one’s body

Answer 9

negative body image can cause unrealistic expectations of how your body should look and could lead to unhealthy behaviours.

Question 10

what is responsible for celiac disease and what part of the body is affected

Answer 10

gluten is responsible for celiac disease and it affects the small intestine

Question 11

how does lacto-ovo and a pollo vegetarian differ

Answer 11

lacto-ovo - excludes meat, poultry and fish but includes eggs and dairy products

pollo - semi-vegetarianism in which chicken is allowed, but red meat and pork are not

Question 12

hypertension is related to which health concern

Answer 12

high blood pressure

Question 13

which nutrients are of concern for vegetarians

Answer 13

calcium, iron, fatty acids, vitamin B(12)

Question 14

why is there an increase in Vitamin D deficiency among children?

Answer 14

they’re generally less exposed to sunlight than adults

Question 15

how may a calorie rich diet lead to obesity?

Answer 15

because the diet consists of only eating foods rich in calories. if you consume high amounts of fats and sugars, there is a chance that it can lead to obesity

Question 16

what are some nutrients that older adults/seniors need to be mindful of?

Answer 16

a lot of seniors tend to consume sodium and folate

Question 17

what is veganism? pros and cons?

Answer 17

to avoid consuming meat and animal products as well as avoiding the use of other animal products