Exam 2 Part 1 Flashcards
What are the most common nutritional deficiencies in children?
Iron, calcium, vitamin D, zinc
A child between ages 1-3 require how much iron?
7 mg/d
What are food jags?
Periods of food liking and disliking foods. (Offer new food once a day)
What are GO foods?
Good to eat almost anytime, healthiest (fruit, whole grains, skim milk, low fat yogurt)
What are SLOW foods?
Sometimes food, should not be eaten every day (veggies in fat sauce, fruit juice, white bread, pasta, 2% milk)
What are WHOA foods?
Least healthy, Likely to cause weight problems if ate all the time
(Fired veggies, fired chicken, doughnuts, whole milk, ice cream, chips)
What are some nutritional recommendations for kids with ADHD?
Elimination diets, behavior mod for eating habits, small posits of healthy Whole Foods at regular intervals, limit distractions during meals, possibly supplements with EPA, folate, high fiber, avoid refined sugars and high fat diets
What are some recommendations for preventing chronic diseases in children?
Limit sat fat to 7-10%, ^fruit and veggies, limit extra cals, ^ fiber, encourage ca and vit d beverages, adequate protein, 60 min of exercise a day + 3 days a week of strength training.
What are the fiber recommendations for males aged 9-13?
31 g/d
What are the fiber recommendations for males aged 14-18?
38 g/d
What are the fiber recommendations for females aged 9-18?
26 g/d
What is the average fiber consumed a day in the US?
12-16 g/d
What are the most common nutritional deficiencies in adolescence ?
Iron, calcium, vit D, folic acid
What is the requirement for calcium in adolescence?
1300 mg/d
What is the requirement in adolescence for vitamin D?
600 IU/d
What are some causes of adolescent nutritional deficiencies?
Junk food (30% of daily cal from 8-18 years old) , solid fats, added sugars, energy drinks, skipping meals, connivence foods, less family meals, media time.
What are the protein requirements for older patients per kg?
0.8 g/kg
What micronutrient helps decrease BP?
Potassium
What micronutrient aids in immune function, sense of taste, wound healing?
Zinc
What micronutrient if low is associated with impaired suns this from skin and renal issues?
Vit D
If taking folic acid what should you monitor?
B12
Of someone is deficient in calcium what could a problem be?
Decreased absorption
What things extend the lifespan ?
Low glycemic index, veggies, fruits whole grains, nuts, seeds, plant protein, unsaturated fats
What are some things that accelerate aging?
Glucose, table surge, high fructose corn syrup, starch, animal protein, sat and trans fat.