Nutrition Through the Life Cycle

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary and definitions related to nutrition across the life cycle, incorporating aspects from childhood to older adulthood.

Iron deficiency anemia

The most common nutrient deficiency in young children.

High energy requirement

A result of increased activity level in toddlers aged one to three.

Children's dietary needs

Toddlers should get 30-40% of their calories from fat.

Macronutrients

Essential nutrients including fat, protein, carbohydrates, and fiber required for adequate growth.

Calcium

Necessary nutrient for promoting optimal bone mass.

Fluid needs for toddlers

Toddlers need approximately 1.3 liters of fluid per day.

Food jags

Phases when children show a strong preference for a certain food, often leading to erratic eating habits.

Nutritional variety

Offering a range of foods helps encourage healthy eating in children.

Portion control plates

Tools that help parents understand appropriate portion sizes for their preschoolers.

Protein intake for toddlers

Recommended at 1.1 grams per kilogram of body weight per day.

Nutritional modeling

Parental behavior significantly influences children’s food choices and dietary habits.

Adolescents' growth spurts

Major increases in growth that begin around ages nine to ten for girls and ten to eleven for boys.

BMI

Body Mass Index, used to determine obesity based on height and weight.

School lunches

Must meet USDA guidelines but do not control what children actually eat.

Dietary guidelines

Recommend children be active for at least one hour per day.

Calcium intake for adolescents

Critical for supporting bone growth and development during puberty.

Vitamin D

Critical for achieving peak bone density, especially during growth spurts.

Intermittent fasting

An eating pattern that cycles between periods of fasting and eating.

Metabolic effects of calorie restriction

Includes decreased blood glucose levels, lower cholesterol, and reduced oxidative stress.

Nutritious food choices

Encouraged to persist by parents to ensure healthy diets.

Healthy Eating for Preschoolers

A resource from the USDA for parents about children’s nutritional needs.

Childhood food insecurity

Lack of reliable access to sufficient quantities of affordable, nutritious food.

Elderly nutritional needs

Decreased energy needs and increased requirements for calcium and vitamin D.

Skeletal growth

Critical stage for achieving peak bone mass, particularly influenced by calcium intake.

Medication impacts on nutrition

Some medications can affect appetite and nutrient absorption in older adults.

Pediatric obesity epidemic

Obesity in children related to excessive calorie intake and insufficient physical activity.

Chronic diseases

More prevalent in overweight or obese adults, necessitating proper weight management.

Fiber recommendations for toddlers

14 grams of fiber per 1,000 calories consumed.

Dietary restrictions in vegan diets

Can be problematic for toddlers due to potential nutrient deficiencies.

The Clean Plate Club

Old practice of forcing children to finish all food on their plate, often leading to negative food associations.

Effects of peer pressure on eating

Increased influence of peers on food choices during adolescence.

Nutritional supplements

Can be useful but should not replace a balanced diet.

Nine Ds of geriatric weight loss

Factors contributing to loss of weight in older adults, including disease, depression, and disability.