nutrition for infants, children, and adolescents

growth in ____ of life is more rapid than at any other time in the life cycle

the first year

what happens to birth weight and length in the first year of life?

it doubles between 4-6 months of age. triples by the first year. length increases by 10 inches.

exclusive breastfeeding for the first __ of life.

6, even after solid foods are introduced, breastfeeding should continue until year 1

breast milk is high in…

protein, fat, minerals, and enzymes

formula fed babies

grow faster AFTER six months. 25% of american formula is made of soy and formula is iron fortified

maple syrup urine disease

harmful buildup of substances in blod and urine making it the color of maple syrup

what is generally the first solid food introduced?

iron fortified infant cereal

foods that cause choking.

tube shaped foods and foods hard to chew. (hot dogs, peanuts, peanut butter, whole grapes, marshmallows, snack foods)

what happens between years 1-2?

physiological anorexia. they are no longer growing as fast.

milk anemia

iron deficiency anemia related to excessive milk intake

annually a child grows and gains..

2-3 inches and 5 lbs

what ate the myplate recommendations for adolescents based on?

DRI estimated energy expenditure calculations for adolescents

children aged 6-13 years tend to…

skip breakfast. women and african american adolescents are more likely to.