Ch 15: Children and Adolescents + Ch 16: Adults and Older Adults

What two things do nutritional needs depend on in children and adolescents?

growth and activity level

What two things are childhood obesity strongly linked to?

• sugar-sweetened bevs

• poor diet and inactivity

T/F: Before the age of 2 it is important to restrict fat intake

F

What two things should caregivers do to try to make sure children/adolescents have right nutrition

• provide healthy choices

• let child decide how much to eat

List examples of healthy snack choices for children and adolescents

Cheese, fruits, vegetables

List examples of non-healthy food choices for children/adolescents

sticky, sugary foods

Who has an increased need for calcium and iron, children or adolescents?

Adolescents

T/F: In adolescents, soda intake does not increase risk for caries

F

In adolescents, what can cause a decrease in bone health?

Decrease in milk

List caries risk behavior

Frequent sugary drinks/snacking

True/False: energy needs increase with age

F

In which age group do energy needs decrease?

Adults/older adults

What are the two most common vitamin/mineral deficiencies in adults/older adults?

Vitamin D and calcium

What is a leading cause of xerostemia in older adults/adults

Medication

What two things can xerostemia lead to in older adults/adults

• ↑ caries risk

• Difficulty eating

T/F: as we get older our sense of taste decreases?

T

In older adults, decreased taste often leads to decrease in food intake?

Yes

In older adults, dehydration becomes more normal, true/false?

T

T/F: Dehydration is not a form of malnutrition

F

In older adults, social isolation can lead to what?

Malnutrition risk

What two things are osteoperosis related to in older adults/adults?

• tooth + bone loss