EXAM 3 Flashcards
Healthy People 2020 for toddlers/preschool goals (6)
- decrease childhood deaths
- increase parents that use positive parenting and communicate with doctors about positive parenting
- increase Americans 2 yrs and older who follow the dietary guidelines
- Reduce iron def. by 10% among young children
- Eliminate very low food security among children
- Concern for overweight and obesity in children
Typical growth for toddler and preschooler
toddler 6 lb/yr
preschooler 4.4 lb/yr
CDC 2-20 years BMI underweight
CDC 2-20 years BMI
risk for overweight
> 85th percentile but less than 95th percentile
CDC 2-20 years BMI overweight
> 95th percentile
Ideas to promote healthy eating in a picky eater
Don’t pressure
- give choices
- don’t bribe
- mix foods
- repeated food exposure
- fav food next to new food
- help with food prep
- pick out veggies in store
- same food as fam
- don’t short order cook
- child chooses how much or whether to eat
What are the nutrients of concern in the FITS study?
- not enough fruits and veggies
- too much sodium
- too much Sat. fat
Define responsive parenting
involves prompt, emotionally supportive and developmentally appropriate responses that promote the infant’s developing ability to move between states of arousal
During a responsive feeding the parent is…(3)
Aware of cues.. Is child full?
Accurate interpretation…of those vocal, behavioral, and affective cues accurate
Prompt, developmentally appropriate response… portion sizes, type of foods served, use of controlling feeding practices
Protein RDA for 1-3 years
1.1 g/kg or 13g/day
Protein RDA for 4-8 years
0.95 g/kg or 19 g/day
American Heart Association fat recommendation for 2-3 yrs
30-35%
AI for fiber 1-3 years old
19 g/d
AI for fiber 4-8 years
25 g/d
What are the micronutrients of concern in toddlers and preschoolers? (3)
iron, zinc, calcium
How to prevent iron deficiency in toddlers and preschoolers?
recommend
How to prevent Ca deficiency in toddlers and preschoolers (5)
- serve milk or fortified calcium drinks
- use heated milk to make foods ex. hot cocoa
- add cheese to foods
- desserts made with milk
- add dried milk power to mixed dishes
How to prevent Vit D def in preschoolers and toddlers
full clothed: 2 hrs/wk in sunlight
dark children need longer exposure
RDA for iron for 1-3 yrs and 4-8 yr
5 mg/d
10 mg/d
RDA for zinc for 1-3 yr and 4-8 yr
3 mg/d
5 mg/d
RDA for Ca for 1-3 yr and 4-8 yr
700 mg/d
1000 mg/d
How to prevent dental caries in toddlers/preschoolers
- Fluoridated water
- If
How to prevent lead poisoning in toddlers/preschoolers (5)
Eliminate Lead Sources
-Pb pipes, Pb-based paint (Homes
Food security
access at all times to sufficient supply of safe, nutritious foods
Food insecurity is more common in ______ populations. It is a concern for growing children since food insecurity may hinder _____ and ______.
- minority
2. growth and development
How to handle food safely (4)
- Clean: wash hands and surfaces
- Separate: don’t cross contaminate
- Cook to proper temperatures
- Chill: refrigerate promptly
Prevention of overweight and obesity in toddlers and obesity (10)
-Limit sugar-sweet beverages •Encourage fruits & vegetables •Limit TV •Daily breakfast •Limit fast foods •Calcium rich diets •Diets high in fiber •Follow the DRI for carbs, pro & fat •Promote physical activity •Limit energy-dense foods
Prevention of CVD in toddlers/preschoolers
Limit dietary saturated fats, trans fat & cholesterol
For children at high risk limit Sat fat to
Fat intake for 4-18 years
25-35% of kcals
AAP recommens supplements for certain groups of children: (6)
- from deprived families
- anorexia, poor appetites, or diet for weight management
- consume only a few types of food
- vegetarians w/o dairy products
- chronic disease
- classify as failure to thrive
AAP rules to follow for supplement for children (2)
- Doses should not exceed the DRI for age
* Pay careful attention to avoid high doses of VitA and VitD
Herb supplement recommendations for toddlers/preschoolers (2)
- advise parents of potential risk and to closely monitor children
- consult with pediatrician before giving
middle childhood
5-10 yr
preadolescence
girls: 9-11
boys: 10-12
adolescence
11-21 years
Puberty
girls: 10.5-14 yr
boys: 12-16.5 yr
Physical changes in childhood and preadolescence stages (3)
-steady growth, growth spurts, appetite increases(7/lb/yr; 2.5 lb/yr)
–↑ Muscle strength, motor coordination, stamina
–Body composition –↑ body fat
•greater ↑ in body fat in females vs. males during early puberty
Cognitive changes in childhood and preadolescence (4)
–↑ self-efficacy, develop sense of self, independent
–Focus on many aspects of a situation at a time
–Can see “another’s” point of view
–Enjoy playing strategy games