Concepts In Nutrition-11

Front 1

True or false.Appetite ↓ after age 1.

Back 1

True. consistent with
↓ energy growth

Front 2

Describe the energy needs during Childhood.

Back 2

-1 year old needs ~ 1000 calories / day
-3 year old needs ~ 1300 calories / day
-10 year old needs ~ 2000 calories / day

Front 3

What are the Meal Planning Considerations for the child?

Back 3

-Offer raw or slightly undercooked vegetables, crunchy and bright in color
-Warm not hot foods
-Smooth foods, no lumps e.g. grits, mashed potatoes, cream of wheat, oatmeal, etc.
-Mild-flavored vegetables (e.g. carrots, peas, corn, etc.)
-Vegetables served separately and easy- to- eat
-Eating at a small table with other children

Front 4

Discuuss Potentially Dangerous Foods for the child.

Back 4

Hard candies
Tough meat
Hot dog pieces Grapes
Peanut Butter
Chips
Popcorn
Nuts

Front 5

------- most widespread nutrition problem for the child

Back 5

Iron Deficiency -
affects:

-Behavior
-Mood
-Attention Span
-Learning Ability
-Provide adequate Fe sources
Children require 10 mg Fe daily
-Milk / cheese are poor sources

Front 6

Discuss Lead Poisoning inchildren.

Back 6

-Can cause iron deficiency -Symptoms include diarrhea, irritability,
↓ oxygen-carrying ability, fatigue
↓ cognitive abilities
↓ verbal / perceptual abilities
learning disabilities
behavior problems

Front 7

What Foods most likely to cause allergy in childhood

Back 7

Foods most likely to cause allergy:
-Eggs
-Soybeans
-Peanuts
-Wheat
-Milk
-Fish / Shellfish

Front 8

Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Back 8

-Affects 5 – 10% young school-age children
-No nutrition cause
-Characteristics:
- chronic inability to pay attention
- overly active behavior
- poor impulse control

Front 9

Discuss the causes of "Hyper" behavior in children.

Back 9

-Desire for Attention
-Lack of Sleep
-Causes are varied but often may reflect excess caffeine consumption or inconsistent care
-Caffeine – cola and chocolate are major contributors of caffeine in a child’s diet
-12 oz. cola = 50 mg caffeine
-2 cups cola (child) = 8 cups coffee (175 lb. man)
-Overstimulation
-Too much TV
-Lack of Exercise
-Chronic Hunger

Front 10

Discuss the Effects of Television in child's health

Back 10

-↓ metabolic rate
-Displaces time spent in other activities especially exercise
-Correlates with ↑ snacking
-Encourages ↓ dental health

Front 11

Discus the causes for Childhood Obesity

Back 11

-↓ physical activity
-↑ TV viewing
-↑ computer use
-↑ fat diets

Front 12

Describe Disease risk related to obese children.

Back 12

Disease risk of obese children:
-↑ serum cholesterol
-↑ blood pressure
↑type 2 diabetes
->>↑ risk of heart disease

Front 13

Discuss Type 2 Diabetes in children.

Back 13

-Between 8 to 43% of all new cases of diabetes in children are Type 2

Front 14

Discuss the prevention strategies for childtype 2 diabetes.

Back 14

Adequate nutrition / variety of foods
Support growth / development to reach or maintain desirable weight
Total Fat: 30% total calories daily
Saturated Fat: < 10% total calories daily
Dietary Cholesterol: < 300 mg daily

Front 15

Discuss Childhood Obesity Management

Back 15

Ages 2 to 7 years
BMI: 85th – 94th %ile:
Without complications: weight maintenance
With complications: weight loss
BMI: > 95th %ile:
Without complications: weight maintenance
With complications: weight loss
Ages 7 years and older
BMI: 85th – 94th %ile:
Without complications: weight maintenance
With complications: weight loss
BMI: > 95th %ile:
Weight loss (with/without complications)
Encourage balanced meals
Limit snacks
↑ physical activity

Front 16

Discuss the impact on Children who do not eat breakfast:

Back 16

Children who do not eat breakfast:
↓ performance in tasks requiring concentration
↓ attention span
↓ test scores
↑ tardiness or absence

Front 17

School lunch programs Provides --------daily nutritional needs

Back 17

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Front 18

Breakfast should Provides -------daily nutritional needs

Back 18

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