FINAL EXAM PT 2 NUTRUTION

For children, fat recommendations

decrease to allow for more carbohydrate (fiber) and protein

Vitamin D and iron continue to be in demand

For Infants, children, teens, and adults

The serving size for a child

1 tablespoon per year of age

Food Jag

Demanding the same meal 3x a day for a week or more

The parent/caretaker is responsible for…

what, when, and where the child eats

The child is responsible for…

how much and whether to eat

Iron Deficiency does what to a child?

Affects physical, behavior, and learning

If a child may seem sick, out of sorts, irritable, aggressive, or sad

They might have a Iron Deficiency

what does Lead Toxicity do to a child?

Damages organs and impairs growth and development

How does Lead toxicity affect children’s nutrition?

interaction with other minerals – affects absorption

Male growth spurt

12 to 13 years of age

Female growth spurt

10 to 11 years of age

Food choices for teens are influenced by…

parents, peers, and media

Gatekeeping helps

control the type and availability of food

Female needs increase due to menstruation and male needs increase due to increases in muscle

Iron

to get adequate Calcium & Vitamin D

Encourage low-fat dairy products, Limit sugar-sweetened beverages that replace milk, and use supplements if not supplied by the diet

Childhood Obesity happens in…

1 in 5 children ages 2 to 19 years

Challenges of childhood obesity

Physical and emotional impacts, early puberty in females, adult obesity and risk for chronic disease (T2D, CVD)

Prevention and Intervention for childhood obesity

Limit sedentary activities, mindless snacking, high-calorie foods, encourage physical activity, adjust food behaviors

Nutrient needs become more individual with…

Older Adults

Sarcopenia

age-related loss of muscle tissue

Lean meats: supports immune system, muscle and bone mass

Old adult protein needs

Fruits, veggies, whole grains, legumes; fiber (and water) may alleviate constipation

Old adult carbohydrates and fiber needs

Types of fats consumed impact disease risk

Old adults fat needs

Arthritis

Osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout

Symptoms mistaken for senile dementia; may limit intake due to incontinence

Old people dehydration

Deficiency impairs immune function and appetite; medications may impair absorption and increase excretion

Old head Zinc needs