ATI Chapter 7 :Nutrition across the lifespan

BMI

-____ should be between 18.5-24.9

patterns

Adolescence: nutritional risks: -Eating and snacking _______

calcium

Adolescence: nutritional risks: -Inadequate ______ intake: can predispose the adolescent to osteoporosis later in life

Iron (Fe)

Adolescence: nutritional risks: -Increased need for ____ -to support blood volume and loss during mensuration

eating disorders

Adolescence: nutritional risks: -_____ _____: anorexia nervosa, bulimia commonly occur

Dieting

Adolescence: nutritional risks: -_____: due to the stigma of obesity and social pressure to be small

pregnancy

Adolescence: nutritional risks: -adolescent __________

Oils

Balanced diet and nutrition needs: -___: use vegetable oils

fruits

Balanced diet and nutrition needs: -____: select fresh, dried, canned or juices. avoid ones with added sugar

grains

Balanced diet and nutrition needs: -____: select whole grains

protein

Balanced diet and nutrition needs: -_____ food groups: includes meats, poultry, dry beans, eggs, soy products, seeds and nuts

vegetables

Balanced diet and nutrition needs: -_____: select orange and dark leafy greens

dairy

Balanced diet and nutrition needs: -______ (milk, yogurt, cheese)

doubles, triples

Infancy: -Birth weight _______ by 4-6 months and ______ by 1 year of age

6-12 months

Infancy: -It is recommended that infants receive breast milk for the first ___ to ___ months of age

Diarrhea

Infancy: Nutrition related problems: -Is characterized by the passage of more than three loose, watery stools over a 24-hour period

Failure to thrive

Infancy: Nutrition related problems: -Is defined as inadequate gains in weight and height in comparison to established growth and development norms

Constipation

Infancy: Nutrition related problems: -Is the inability or difficulty to evacuate the bowels -Is not a common problem for breastfed infants

Colic

Infancy: Nutrition related problems: -____ is characterized by a persistent crying lasting 3 hours or longer per day -Cause unknown and crying is usually accompanied by tense abdomen and legs drawn up to the belly

lactose intolerance

Infancy: Nutrition related problems: -_______ ______ is the inability to digest signifiant amounts of lactose and is due to inadequate lactase. -Clinical manifestations: Abdominal distention, flatus, and occasional diarrhea

Folic acid

Pregnancy: -It is recommended that 600mcg/day of this be taken during pregnancy. -It is necessary for the neurological development of the fetus and to prevent birth affects.. -It is essential for red blood cell formation -Food sources: Leafy green vegetables, enriched grains and orange juice.

Alcohol

Pregnancy: -It is recommended that women abstain from this during pregnancy

Iron

Pregnancy: -The DRI increases by 50% during pregnancy to support the increase in maternal blood volume and provide ___ for the fetal liver storage -Consuming foods with vitamin C help the absorption of this -Sources: Eggs, meats, leafy greens, dried fruits

Fish

Pregnancy: -The FDA has issued advisories regarding ____ and ______ consumption during pregnancy due to the risk of mercury levels and it can be toxic to developing fetal brain tissue

vegetarian diet

Pregnancy: -Well balanced _______ _____ that include dairy products can provide all the nutrition requirements during pregnancy

nausea, constipation

Pregnancy: -______ and _______ are common during pregnancy: -For _______: Eat dry crackers and toast, avoid alcohol caffeine, fats, and spices and avoid drinking fluids with meals -For ______: increase fluid and fiber consumption

Caffeine

Pregnancy: -______ crosses the placenta and can affect the movement and heart rate of the fetus -However in moderation (less than 200mg/day) it does not appear to be harmful

PKU (Maternal Phenylketonuria)

Pregnancy: ______ _______: Is a maternal genetic disease in which high levels of phenylalanine pose damage to the fetus

3-6

Preschoolers are __-___ years old

lead

Preschoolers: -Are at risk for ____ poisoning because of placing objects in their mouth

6-12 years

School aged children are ___-___ years of age

obesity

School aged children: Nutritional concerns/risks: -_____: affects at least 20% of children

skipping breakfast

School aged children: Nutritional concerns/risks: -_______ _____ occurs in about 10% of children

1-3

Toddlers are ___-___ years old

Iron (Toddlers)

Toddlers: Nutritional concerns/risks: -_____ deficiency anemia is most common nutritional deficiency disorder in children

Vitamin D

Toddlers: Nutritional concerns/risks: -is essential for bone development