Pregnancy 1
This vitamin is recommended for all pregnant women because it helps with brain development
folate
A baby weighing less than 5 1/2 pounds at birth
Low-birth weight
Babies are messy eaters because...
They play with their food because they are learning about their environment through their five senses
What do children need to avoid eating?
sweets and sugary food
Many teens are deficient in what mineral?
Iron
This is when a person has a craving for something that is a nonfood item.
Pica
Women must be careful when eating this food because some species have a high level of mercury
Fish
What age can babies begin eating food other than formula?
6 months old
The age of childhood is between
5 - 12 years old
What is it called when a person develops quickly in a short amount of time?
Growth spurt
From 9 weeks to birth, a human that is developing in the mother's womb is called
a fetus
When a baby is born before 37 weeks
Premature
What mineral should baby formula be fortified with?
Iron
2 reasons why many children are obese is because they
Eat poorly and do not exercise enough
Difficulty concentrating, headaches, and fatigue can be the result of what?
Irregular eating
This organ passes food and oxygen from the mother to her unborn human
placenta
When a person is born with a disability that affects their body or mind
Congenital Disability
Why shouldn't babies be given the same food as adults?
Because their stomachs are too small and they don't have enough teeth to chew
According to "MyPlate", children should eat a balanced meal that includes foods from these four food groups
Fruits,vegetables, grains and proteins (meats)
Adult males need more of this than adolescents
Protein
The ability of the mother's body to produce breast-milk after giving birth.
Lactation
The time frame within a pregnancy that last 13 - 14 weeks
Trimester
Why should foods be introduced one at a time?
To identify food intolerances or allergies
Other than gaining weight, this is what happens when children eat too many sweets.
Tooth decay
Women experience this when their menstruation stops
Menopause