quiz 4-nutrition

What is the appropriate weight gain for a pregnant woman?

2-4 pounds in first trimester

2nd trimester daily kcalorie

intake should be approximately 340 extra kcalories per day.

3rd trimester daily k calorie

intake should be approximately 452 extra kcalories per day.

good source of calcium during pregnancy

3 cups of milk

most common cause of anemia

iron deficiency

vitamin D

ensures absorption of calcium (milk)

most weight gain

twin pregnancy

hypergenesis

prolong severe vomiting during pregnancy

high risk pregnancy

a young woman

why a high risk pregnancy for adolescent

mom and baby are both in growing phases

pre-eclampsia

people with high blood pressure (hypertension) and high levels of protein in the urine ( proteinuria)

amount of breastmilk

supply and demand

hormone for milk production

is prolactin, which stimulates the mammary glands to produce milk.

colostrum

the first form of milk produced by mammals immediately following delivery, rich in antibodies and nutrients for newborns.

putting a bay to sleep with a bottle

tooth decay

high risk pregnancy

over 35 and teen pregnancy

What causes the need for increased iron during pregnancy?

Increased iron is needed during pregnancy to support the growth of the fetus and placenta, as well as to increase maternal blood volume. This helps prevent anemia and ensure sufficient oxygen transport.

increased maternal blood volume

40-50%

oxytocin

stimulates letdown reflex

introducing solids to infants

at 6 months no salt or sugar

first solid to introduce to infant

iron fortified cereal mixed with breast milk or formula

check up at the clinic

use growth chart to monitor infant's growth patterns and ensure proper development.

most erratic growth

DURING CHILDHOODtypically occurs during the first year of life, when rapid increases in weight and height are common, often followed by slower growth periods.

Infants

require more water per unit of body weight than adults

fluid replacement for adolescent

water

disorders

concerning during adolescence years

physical growth

WHO AND CDC CHARTS

low birth weight infant

less than 2500g (5 pounds 8 oz)

life expencancy men

84

life expancancy

women 87.1

old with age

energy decreases and metabolic rate declines

depression

leading cause of unintentional weight loss

nutritional needs

differ on living situations

age

more adipose (fat)

age

decrease thirst and taste

osteoporosis

lack of vitamin D and calcium, leading to weakened bones and increased fracture risk.

malnutrition in older adults

cause due to loss in teeth and poor dentures