Infants
The primary source of nutrition for infants
What is breast milk or formula
What type of eating patterns are recommended in toddlers?
What is small frequent meals
Nutrient emphasized for bone development in early childhood
What is calcium
This vitamin is essiential for maintaining healthy skin and vision (found in carrots)
What is vitamin A
Foods and fluids that have no residue and are liquid at room temp
What is clear liquid diet
When are solids introduced
6 months
snacks and desserts high in WHAT should be avoided?
sugar, fat, and sodium
This increases caloric need in pre-adolescence
What is growth spurt
This stems from a stigma in obesity and social pressure to be thin?
What is poor body image
Foods with added gravy, broth, cream helps with swallowing
What is pureed diet
how long do you wait to introduce a new 1 single ingredient food?
3-5 days
until what age are children at an increase risk for choking
until 4 years of age
This meal provides optimum performance in school
What is breakfast
This nutrient is especially important for menstruating females
Whole foods low in fiber, lightly seasoned and easily digestible
What is mechanical soft diet
What is the cause of colic
the cause is unknown.
These food groups are the key focus in a toddlers diet
What is fruits, veggies, grains, protein, dairy
This mineral is vital for dental health in school age children, commonly added to drinking water.
What is fluoride
This commonly begins in adolescents (ex anorexia nervosa)
What is eating disorder
This diet has 5 levels of liquid consistencies and 7 levels solid textures
What is a dysphagia diet
what would most likely NOT be a problem causing constipation in an infant?
breast feeding
This is the amount of protein preschoolers need to have per day
What is 13-19g per day
something a child shouldn't do out of boredom, only when hungry.
what is a snack?
This is a common dietary challenge for adolescence
What is increased eating fast food and snacks
Many hospitals offer self-select menus for this diet
What is regular diet