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_____can lead a child to develop lifelong healthful food habits
parent
infant’s birth weight _____ in the first 4 to 6 months of life
doubles
infant’s weight ______in the first year of life
triples
reflection of poor nutrition
(undernutrition)
___% of children under the age of 5 years of age are short and
underweight for their age;
33
mild ____ deficiencies have been linked to poor growth
zinc
-weight-for-length
-length-for-age
-weight-for-age
-head circumference-for-age
birth to 36 months of age options to assess infant growth and development
of 100 children, individual is taller than 89% and shorter than 10%
90th percentile height-for-age
-considered average
-of 100 children, individual is taller than 49% and shorter than 50%
50th percentile height-for-age
weight-for-height percentile values can be disturbing if the child approaches the _______ percentiles
80th to 90th
___ percentile (or above) for BMI is considered at risk for overweight
85th
at or above the ___ percentile for BMI is considered overweight
95th
several studies have determined that breastfed babies have____ IQs than babies fed
infant formula
higher
most overweight infants become ______preschoolers without excessive diet restrictions
normal-weight
after the first year, fat intake can range from ____ of calorie intake for ages 1 to 3 years,
30% to 40%
fat intake can range from____ of calorie intake for older children and teenagers
25% to 35%
-poor infant-parent interaction
-lack of a parental role model
-apathy concerning the child’s welfare
-parent’s inexperience; misinformation
-inappropriate feeding practices
links to inadequate or improper care
basis of an infant’s diet for the____ year is human milk or infant formula
first
high in fat and energy content
human milk or infant formula
60 grams per day at 0 to 6 months of age
Carbohydrates
95 grams per day at 7 to 12 months of age
Carbohydrates
9 grams/day for younger infants
protein needs
14 grams/day for older infants
protein needs
excess minerals and nitrogen supplied by high-protein diets would place stress on the
infant’s______ to excrete the waste products of protein metabolism
kidneys
fats are energy (calorie) dense
fats
fats are vital to the development of the ___________ system
nervous
nervous system (especially the brain and ______) depends on these fatty acids for
proper development
eyes
iron stores that infants are born with are usually depleted by ____ months of age
4 to 6
need solid foods by the age of 6 months to supply extra ________
iron (breastfed infants)
iron deficiency anemia may lead to poor mental development in infants
iron deficiency anemia
infant needs about __cups of fluid per day
3
-lactose and/or sucrose for carbohydrate
-heat treated ___________ from cow’s milk
-vegetable oils for fat
proteins (formula composition)
too high in mineral and protein content for infants
cow’s milk
hot water from the ____should not be used to make formula
faucet
stomach sleeping position has been linked to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
at the end of the first year the infant should be eating a variety of meats, vegetables, fruits and whole grains
first
kidney function is limited until____ weeks of age
4 to 6
waste products from excessive amounts of dietary ___ or ____ are difficult to excrete
protein or minerals
infant’s intestinal tract can absorb whole proteins from _____ months of age
birth to ~ 5
early exposure to some types of proteins may predispose a child to future____and other health problems (such as diabetes)
allergies
-solid foods should not be introduced until about 6 months of age
-infants receive no unaltered cow’s milk prior to the age of one
American Academy of Pediatrics recommendations
first solid foods ____be iron-fortified cereals
should
-build to a ___________ of foods
-pay attention to the infant’s appetite to avoid overfeeding or underfeeding
-infants need fat (helps in ____________ system development)
-choose fruits, vegetables and grains (do not overdo high-fiber foods)
-infants need sugars in moderation
-infants need sodium (salt) in moderation
-choose foods containing iron, zinc and calcium
Dietary Guidelines for Infant Feeding
American Academy of Pediatrics urges parents not to give children under the age of 2 ______ or _____
fat-reduced, 1% or non-fat milk
-egg whites and cow’s milk
-nuts and chocolate
foods that tend to cause allergies
(low in folate, iron, vitamin C and vitamin D)
goat’s milk
growth rate _____ between the ages of 2 to 5 years
slows
multivitamin and mineral supplements are generally ____ for healthy children
unnecessary
-leads to reduced _____________ and learning ability
-lowered resistance to disease
stamina ( low oxygen supply to cells - iron deficiency anemia)
-eat more dietary fiber
-fruits and vegetables
-whole grain breads and cereals
-drink more fluids
-4 cups per day for toddlers
-5 cups per day for older children
dietary interventions for constipation
in the US ~ ___% of school-age children are overweight or obese
30
significant long-term health problems associated with obesity will usually appear in adulthood
-obesity consequences -cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure (hypertension)
gain ~ 12 inches in height
boys experience a rapid growth spurt between 12 and 15 years of age
gain ~ 10 inches in height
most girls begin a rapid growth spurt between 10 and 13 years of age
provide ~ 50% of ultimate adult weight
provide ~ 15% of ultimate adult height
growth spurts for girls and boys
increased fatigue and decreased ability to concentrate and learn
iron-deficiency anemia
AI for ages 9 to 18 is 1300 milligrams of calcium per day
calcium
excessive amounts taken during pregnancy can cause birth defects
vitamin A
involves responses of the ____________ system to a foreign protein
immune (allergies)
(antigens) are proteins that
stimulate the immune system)
allergens
a mild reaction to a substance in a food
food sensitivity
a severe, all-systems reaction
anaphylactic shock
restrictive diet that systematically tests foods that may cause an allergic response
by first eliminating them for 1 to 2 weeks and them adding them back one at a time
elimination diet
-milk and eggs
-tree nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc), peanuts and wheat
-seafood, shellfish and soy products
most common contributors
adverse reactions to foods that do not involve allergic mechanisms
Food Intolerance
toxic contaminants from food-borne microbes (including Clostridium, Salmonella)
common causes of food intolerances
constituents of certain foods (red wine, tomatoes, pineapples) that have a drug-like activity
common causes of food intolerances
certain synthetic compounds that are added to foods (coloring agents and monosodium
______________ (MSG)
glutemate
(common causes of food intolerances)
deficiencies in digestive enzymes such as __________
lactase
(common causes of food intolerances)