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41 Cards in this Set
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What are the 6 categories of nutrients that apply to all age groups?
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1. carbohydrates
2. fats 3. proteins 4. vitamins 5. minerals 6. water |
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What percentage of calories should come from fats?
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20-35% of total calories
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What percentage of calories should come from proteins for the general population?
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10-35% of total calories
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What percentage of calories should come from carbohydrates?
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45-65% of total calories
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How many kcals are provided in 1 gram of protein?
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4 per gram
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How many kcals are provided in 1 gram of CHO?
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4 per gram
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How many kcals are provided in 1 gram of fat?
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9 per gram
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How is a miscarriage defined?
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Loss of conceptus in 1st 20 weeks of pregnancy
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What are 5 nutritional reasons for being infertil?
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1. Undernutrition
2. Underweight 3. Obesity 4. Extreme exercise 5. Intake of specific foods and food components |
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Infertility is reduced with a BMI of <___ and >___.
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<20 and >30
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T or F: Low-fat, high fiber linked to reduced estrogen & irregular periods
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True
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What is the formula for determining BMI?
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BMI = ( Weight in Pounds / ( Height in inches x Height in inches ) ) x 703
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What is the BMI range for a healthy individual?
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18.5-24.9
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What is the BMI cutoff for being considered obese?
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30
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What are the folate recommendations for pregnancy?
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600 mcg of folate a day during pregnancy: 400 from supplements or food and 200 from fruits and vegetables
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What are the risks of having inadequate amounts of folate during pregnancy?
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Abnormalities at birth, such as spina bifida
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How much weight should one gain total over the course of her pregnancy?
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23-25 pounds is considered a normal weight-gain amount
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How many pounds (about) are lost through delivery?
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about 15 pounds
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What is the normal amount of weight-gain for the pregnant woman during the first three months?
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3 pounds
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After the first 3 months, what is the rate of weight-gain for the pregnant woman?
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a pound a week
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If the woman's BMI is under 18.5, what is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy?
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28-40 pounds
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If the woman's BMI is over 24.9 but below 30, what is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy?
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15-25 pounds
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If the woman's BMI is over 30, what is the recommended weight gain during pregnancy?
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11-20 pounds
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What does LGA stand for?
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Large for Gestational Age
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What does SGA stand for?
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Small for Gestational Age
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What does AGA stand for?
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Appropriate for Gestational Age
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Define Oxytocin
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Hormone responsible for letdown of breastmilk
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Define Prolactin
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Hormone that stimulates the formation of milk
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What is the DRI in kcals for the lactating mom?
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+ 500 kcal/day for the 1st 6 months & + 400 kcal/day afterward
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Define Infant Colic
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crying for more than 3 hours a day – no medical cause
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What are 2 reflexes of healthy full-term infants associated with breastfeeding?
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1. Rooting
2. Sucking |
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What is the full length of a full-term pregnancy?
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40 weeks
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What are the Kcals needed for infants 0-6 months?
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108kcal/kg/day
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What are the Kcals needed for infants 6-12 months?
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98kcal/kg/day
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How many kcals are in one oz standard formula?
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20kcal/oz
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What are the formulas made from?
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9-12%Protein
41-43%Carbohydrates 48-50% Fat |
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Define Critical Periods of Development
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A fixed period of time in which certain behaviors or developments emerge
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What is the risk of missing a critical period of development?
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The infant may have difficulty later on in life.
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What are the 4 periods of critical growth and development in gestation?
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1. Hyperplasia
2. Hyperplasia and Hypertrophy 3. Hypertrophy 4. Maturation |
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What percentage of calories should come from fat in the pregnant woman?
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About 33%
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What is the recommended intake of iron for the pregnant woman?
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30-45 mg Iron per day
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