Nutrition and Feeding

Question 1

Carbohydrates

Answer 1

Provide most energy and fiber

Stay away from “white” carbs

Question 2

Fats

Answer 2

Provide energy and vitamins

Limit to 30% of daily intake

Question 3

Proteins

Answer 3

Necessary for growth and repair

Question 4

Vitamins

Answer 4

Necessary for metabolism and cannot be manufactured by body

Question 5

Fat soluble vitamins

Answer 5

ADEK

Question 6

Water soluble vitams

Answer 6

BC

Question 7

Minerals

Answer 7

Necessary for biochemical reactions in body

Question 8

Water

Answer 8

Essential for cell function

Question 9

Infant nutrition

5

Answer 9

1. feeds on demand
2. consume solids after 6 months
3. whole milk can damage infants gut and cause anemia
4. honey and cows milk can cause botulism
5. feed same thing for several days at a time

Question 10

Toddlers/preschoolers

5

Answer 10

1. fewer calories needed than infants
2. ca and phosphorus needed for bone health
3. feed themselves
4. Deciduous teeth allow range of foods
5. healthy snacks (nutrient density is more important than quantity)

Question 11

School agers

2

Answer 11

1. Need protein rich foods for breakfast

2. teach about obesity and poor eating habits

Question 12

Adolecents

2

Answer 12

1. increased need for nutrients, ca, water

2. watch for eating disorders

Question 13

Older adults

Answer 13

1. maintain vitamins and minerals (CA)
2. prevent constipation
3. slow BMR means less calories
4. decreased thirst risks for dehydration

Question 14

low residue

Answer 14

low fiber

Question 15

mechanical soft

Answer 15

all liquids and diced food

Question 16

low sodium

Answer 16

less than 1-2g of salt