Pregnancy/Lactation infancy
Name 2 Benefits to mom for breastfeeding
Name 2 Benefits to baby for breastfeeding
Name 2 benefits to baby/mom for formula
Mom: Bonding time, reduced risk of breast cancer, reduced uterine recovery time, return to pre baby weight, cost effective
Baby: perfectly balanced for baby needs, flavors/composition changes, no risk of losing hunger/fullness cues, increased IQ, increased immunity, reduced risk of ear infections
Formula: convenient for work/having others help with feedings, contains all needs for baby, saves lives,
Calcium
What is a cause of aging?
errors in DNA copying, free radical cell damage, programed cell death
How does the fetus get nutrition and oxygen?
The placenta
What are teens at nutrition risk for?
eating disorders, poor quality diets
Eat a balanced diet of fruit, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, plant based proteins, antioxidants, no smoking no drinking no drugs, water exercise
What is a nutrient of concern for pregnant women?
Iron, Vitamin D, Folate, Calcium
What is a food jag?
When kids hyperfixate on a food until they tire of it
Diets of adults tend to be in high in what mineral?(can lead to hypertension)
SODIUM
What are signs baby is ready for solid foods
-grabbing food, putting food to mouth, sitting upright unassisted, control of head, ability to bring food to back of mouth
age for solids ~6 months
what are the calorie needs for a preschooler?
~1200-1400 kcal
Elderly adults typically are taking a large quantity of medications. How might this impact their nutrition status?
- financial cost of meds outweighs cost of food, no money for food
- changes in taste/smell - don't like food don't eat
- GI issues - changes in gut motility
What are health risks the can complicate pregnancy/labor/delivery
gestational diabetes preeclampsia, hypertension, excessive weight gain, being obese at start of pregnancy
What nutrient increases for girls when menses (monthly cycle) begins?
Iron
Name a body system, how it declines, how to help prevent it
Multiple answers, give it a go