Final (Cumulative) Flashcards
(26 cards)
Causes of LBW during Pregnancy
adolescent pregnancy, lack of prenatal care, poor weight gain, low income, normal weight woman should gain 25-35 lbs.
Pre-Eclampsia Risk Factors
low PA, obesity, diabetes, insulin resistance, smoking, age 35+, inadequate antioxidants
Treatment for Pre-eclampsia
physical activity and vit. D
Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Outcomes
behavioral problems, aggression, short attention span, stunted growth, birth defects
Safe amount of alcohol during pregnancy?
NONE
How to curb nausea (morning sickness)
ginger, B6, small frequent meals
down syndrome infancy
dec. calories due to small muscle size, feeding difficulties– use bottle longer, delay introduction to textures and cup, high risk of being overweight
severely preterm infant
parenteral/vein feed (NEC) or enteral feeding– gastronomy used until able to take milk by mouth
milk fortification needed for inc nutrient needs
extra protein and cals, extra vit. E
iron deficiency anemia risk factors
cow’s milk <12 months
>24 oz./day of cow’s milk
poor diet, low income, chronic illness
nutritional intervention for iron deficiency anemia during childhood
iron fortified foods (cereals, meat, vit. C)
multivitamin with iron
cystic fibrosis treatments (childhood)
- inc calorie/protein needs 2-4x
- digestive enzyme supplements
- fat soluble vitamins or multivitamin
cystic fibrosis
excess mucus production which blocks pancreas and fills lungs making it hard to breathe
ADHD nutritional interventions
avoid TV during meal times
avoid preservatives and artificial food dyes
time meals when medications are at low peaks (meds dec appetite)
regular PA to inc dopamine
Mg, omega 3, and zinc supplements
PKU
affects metabolism of amino acid, phenylalanine
PKU treatment
avoid protein foods and nutrasweet (aspartame)
use supplements
low protein food supplements/products
vit. D recommendation for infants
400 iu supplementation within a few days of birth
mother takes 2000 iu to fortify breast milk
smoking, caffeine, and alcohol use during breastfeeding
all ok but avoid second hand smoke while nursing
only allowed 1 alcoholic drink to avoid too much getting into bm
calcium needs and food sources
1,000mg
sources: leafy greens, yogurt, seeds
vit. D needs and sources
600 iu ages 1-70
800 iu 70+
sources: salmon, yogurt, trout
folic acid needs and sources
400 mcg
leafy greens, beans, legumes, nuts and seeds
iron needs and sources
18mg women pre-menopause
8mg men
sources: spinach, red meat, shellfish
when does loss in testosterone hit men?
age 40-50
decline is slower than women
consequences of low testosterone
fatigue, depression in some, dec sperm count, body weight increases around age 40
treatments for low testosterone
maintain proper weight and nutritional status to prevent further drop in hormones
