Nutrition for Infants, Children, and Adolescents

These flashcards cover essential terms and definitions related to nutrition for infants, children, and adolescents as discussed in the lecture notes.

Breastfeeding

The process of feeding an infant with milk from the mother's breast, recommended exclusively for the first 6 months of life.

Iron-rich foods

Foods that are high in iron, important for infants starting at around 6 months of age, such as iron-fortified cereals and pureed meats.

BMI percentiles

A measure used to assess weight status in children and adolescents based on body mass index adjusted for age and sex.

Obesity prevention strategies

Approaches designed to reduce the prevalence of obesity, starting from pregnancy through adolescence.

Choking hazards

Foods that can pose a risk of choking, especially in young children; includes round slices of hot dogs, hard candy, and whole nuts.

Complementary foods

Solid foods introduced into an infant's diet after 6 months of age to provide additional nutrients.

Physical activity guidelines

Recommendations suggesting that preschool-aged children should be physically active throughout the day with various types of activities.

Developmental milestones

Key behaviors and skills that children typically achieve at specific ages, such as drinking from a cup by age 1.

Food jags

A behavior in toddlers where they prefer to eat the same food for an extended period, often a normal part of their development.

Vitamin K

A nutrient that is low in infants at birth and needs to be supplemented to prevent deficiencies, typically provided at birth.

Growth spurts

Periods of rapid growth in children, often occurring during puberty, where calorie needs increase significantly.

Healthy eating habits

Patterns of eating that involve balanced, nutrient-dense foods and regular meal schedules, avoiding undue pressure on children to eat.

Under-consumed nutrients

Nutrients that are typically not consumed in adequate amounts by adolescents, such as vitamin D and calcium.

Solid feedings

Feeding infants solid foods alongside breast milk or formula as they grow, recommended starting at around 6 months.

Nutrient-dense foods

Foods that provide a high amount of nutrients relative to their calorie content, important for children's diets.