Fetus
This B vitamin helps prevent neural tube defects like spina bifida.
What is folic acid (folate)?
At what age can cereal be introduced to an infant?
What is around 6 months
How many calories does the average adolescent need every day due to their growth spurt and increase in metabolism?
What is 1,400 - 3,200 calories
This mineral is especially important for adults over 50 to maintain bone health and prevent osteoporosis.
What is calcium
What nutrient deficiencies are older populations most at risk for?
What is vitamin D, calcium, and vitamin B12
The placenta adjusts its function based on this factor to ensure fetal development is aligned with available resources.
What is maternal nutrient availability?
This common mineral deficiency can cause fatigue and developmental delays in toddlers?
What is Iron
Who do adolescence typically copy their eating behaviors from?
What is their parents
Adults should look for this nutrient to be low on the food label, as excessive amounts are linked to high blood pressure.
What is sodium
What disease processes can nutrient deficiencies lead to?
What is osteoporosis, malnutrition, sarcopenia, increased risk of falls and fractures.
Pairing this nutrient with vitamin C helps improve its absorption and supports blood production for the baby and placenta.
What is iron?
Toddlers usually learn to use a spoon on their own at what age?
What is 18-24 months
On average, how many American children develop obesity?
What is 1 in 5
An average adult woman needs about 1,800 to 2,200 of these per day, depending on age and activity level.
What are calories
What reduced sensations do older populations experience?
What is taste/smell.
Poor placental function can result in this condition, which is characterized by a fetus being small for gestational age.
What is intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR)?
How often should an infant be fed and/or how many wet diapers should an infant produce?
What is q2 hours and 6 wet diapers
Which food group and vitamin are essential for the immune system and muscles?
What is Vitamin C and protein
According to MyPlace, adults should make half of their place consist of these two types of foods.
What are fruits and vegetables
What is the typical diet recommended to reduce heart disease and slow cognitive decline?
What is mediterranean diet.
Deficiency in this nutrient, essential for maternal thyroid hormone production, can lead to intellectual disabilities in the baby due to impaired brain and nervous system development.
What is iodine?
What vitamins is orange juice and milk commonly fortified with?
What is Vitamin D
What vitamins/minerals do adolescent struggle with getting enough of?
What is Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, and Zinc
This simple formula estimates how many ounces of water an adult should drink daily based on their body weight.
What is body weight in pounds divided by 2, converted to ounces per day.
What are signs of dysphagia while eating?
What is coughing, choking, or aspiration?