Chapter 15

Nutrition B with Richardson at Colby-Sawyer College

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What is the growth and development of an healthy infant?

weight doubles 4-6 months and triples by 1 year, length increases 50% by 1st year

What are the effects of undernutrition for an infant?

smaller in size (height and weight), growth is an indicator of nutritional health, and adequate diet later wont compensate for lost growth

How do we assess growth?

growth charts, brain growth, and over and underfeeding

What are the problems of over feeding and underfeeding?

over eating increases number of adipose cells, underfeeding may effect organ development, unwise to restrict diet, and fat intake is higher

What is failure to thrive?

poor parent-infant interactions and inexperienced parents

What are the daily calorie needs of a 6 month old infant?

700 kcal per day

What are the vitamin and mineral needs of the infant?

vitamin K, D, and B 12; iron, zinc, and fluoride

What are the fluid needs of a baby and do babies need water?

3 cups per day; yes because they are easily dehydrated

When is a baby ready to eat solid foods?

reaches 13 pounds, drinks 32+ fluid ounces a day, usually 6 months of age

What are some good first solid foods?

cereals and strained meats

What are some foods that we should NOT feed to a baby?

allergenic foods, syrup or honey, high seasoned foods, excessive formulas and breast milk, foods that can cause choking, cow's milk, and excessive apple or pair juice

How would you encourage the 2to5 year old to eat good food?

serve new foods, teach by example, give crisp texture and mild flavor, and make meal time a happy time

How would you approach a picky eater, how would you get them to eat vegetables?

introduce one at a time repetitively, one-bite policy, do not force, offer new foods with familiar ones, raw or blanched vegetables may be easily tolerated, and serve with nutritious dips

Why is iron deficiency anemia a problem with young

children?

poor oxygen supplies to cells, compromised learning abilities, and lower resistance to disease

Why is obesity a problem in young children? What would you suggest as a treatment for this problem?

it is a health threat; encourage physical activities, moderate calorie intake, work on self esteem

What are some nutritional problems of teenagers?

anorexia and bulimia, poor food choices, high fat and sodium intake, lack of calcium rich foods, and iron-deficiency anemia

What would you suggest as a treatment for this problem?

make them aware of the long-term health effects, recommend smaller portions of high fat and sugar foods, suggest larger servings of low fat dairy, lean meats, vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and stress the importance of physical performance and fitness

What are 3 common food allergies and what are the symptoms?

egg whites, chocolates, and nuts; symptoms include of diarrhea, vomiting, rash, and wheezing

What are 3 assessment strategies for food allergies?

1. history

2. physical examination

3. elimination diet

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