Macronurtrients
Do we need a LARGE or SMALL amounts of Macronutrients?
LARGE
Do we need a LARGE or SMALL amounts of Micronutrients?
SMALL
What time period includes the first 1000 days?
Pregnancy up to 2 years of age
BMI is a ratio between what two measurements?
Weight and Height
Name 2 of the 4 pillars of malnutrition prevention strategies in school age children
Promoting healthy food environment, Providing WASH/Deworming, Fortification/MMS and Supporting nutrition education
What are the THREE Macronutrients?
Carbohydrates, Protein, Fat
IRON
What time period do we focus in Exclusive Breast feeding
0-6 Months
MUAC is recommended for what ages?
under 5
How do we me monitor malnutrition in school age children?
ANTHROPOMETRICS, weight, height, BMI
What Macronutrient is considered the "Building Block" of the body
PROTEIN
What micronutrient is used as Diarrhea tratment in children
ZINC
What period is most common decline to malnourishment?
6-12 Months
LOW height for Age is also known as
STUNTING
What age group in school age children are usually forgotten ?
Adolescence
Which Macronutrient is our "stored" form of energy?
FAT
Name 3 Micronutrients that are included in our MMS packet
Vitamin A, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B9, B12, Vitamin C, Vitamin D, Vitamin D, Vitamin E, Iron, Iodine, Zinc, Selenium, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus
What 3 out of the 4 periods are MMS supplementation recommended?
Pregnancy, 6-12 and 12-24 months
Gold Standard measurements for School Age Children
Height, Weight and BMI
Who needs to be involved in malnutrition prevention strategies outside of the school?
FAMILIES, parents, grandparents, communities, local leaders
What Macronutrient is used as the PRIMARY source of Energy?
CARBS
What vitamin do we need to be extra aware of not to exceed UL during pregnancy supplementation?
Vitamin A
According to the WHO, how long is BF recommended?
2 years
If Stunting is an indicator for Chronic malnutrition, Wasting is an indicator for ______ malnutrition
ACUTE
Who needs nutrition education in schools?
STUDENTS, TEACHERS, KITCHEN STAFF