Human Life Cycle
This term refers to physical change associated with aging.
What is senescence?
These critical nutrients prevent neural tube defects in developing fetuses.
What is folate?
Breastfeeding is recommended for how many months?
What is 4-6 months?
Young children are classified as being in this age range.
What is 4-8 years?
This program provides meals to homebound older adults.
What is Meals on Wheels?
Growth refers to an increase in cell size or this.
What is cell number?
This structure is responsible for nutrient transfer between mother and fetus.
What is the placenta?
This hormone stimulates milk production during breastfeeding.
What is prolactin?
Adolescents often need more of this mineral due to bone growth during puberty.
What is calcium?
What is calcium and vitamin D?
The life cycle stages defined by dietary reference intakes are known as.
What are DRI life-stage groups?
The fetal period begins at this week of pregnancy.
What is week 9?
Human milk contains this essential fatty acid for brain development.
What is DHA?
This nutrient supports red blood cell formation and is vital during adolescence.
What is iron?
This condition related to reduced GI motility can be managed by increasing fiber.
What is constipation?
This type of equilibrium occurs when cell turnover slows during physical maturity.
What is equilibrium in cell turnover?
The time between conception and birth is called this.
What is gestation?
This initial milk is rich in antibodies and is produced immediately after birth.
What is colostrum?
High-fat, energy-dense diets and inactivity in children characterize this condition.
What is childhood obesity?
This phase of menopause increases the rate of bone loss.
What is perimenopause?
Name one physiological change affecting nutrients needs in aging adults.
What is decreased lean mass?
This is the recommended maternal weight gain based on BMI.
What is 25-35 pounds?
Infant formula should be strengthened with this mineral to support growth.
What is iron?
Name one psychological issue that can impact adolescents' eating habits.
What is peer pressure?
This initiative screens older adults for nutritional risk.
What is the Nutritional Screening Initiative (NSI)?