Chapter 14
Benefit of regular physical activity
improved sleep
Which ED may present with clinical signs of semistarvation, such as decreased metabolic rate.
Anorexia
Approximately how many Americans live at or near the poverty level?
Approx 40 million
Which trimester is an especially critical period when poor nutrition or drug use can result in birth defects
First
How should you get a child to try new foods?
Ask him to try at least one bite
A physically active lifestyle may reduce
Osteoporosis, heart disease, obesity
What type of athletes are most likely to engage in disordered eating behaviors?
Wrestling
The health consequences of undernutrition are most critical during what age group
infancy
During the first trimester, a woman should gain ______ pounds
10-12
most sensitive indicator of long-term nutritional status in a child is
height
To decrease the risk of developing heat-related injuries
watch for rapid body-weight changes of 2% or more of body weight.
One feature of anorexia nervosa that significantly reduces treatment success is
Denial
True or false- poverty and the lack of affordable rental homes cause nutrition issues
True
Consumption of non-food items such as laundry starch, ice, and dirt is known as
pica
Symptoms of dehydration in a child
Sunken eyes, no tears, unusually fussy
what is the best weight-loss approach?
Something that is not an appropriate measure to prevent eating disorders?
Encourage daily measurements of body weight.
Common symptoms of foodborne illness
fever, diarrhea, and vomiting.
How many cups of calcium should a pregnant woman consume each day
3 cups
Describe "failure to thrive"
inadequate growth in an infant or child because of insufficient nutritional intake, inefficient nutrient absorption, or excessive energy expenditure.
Triathletes and marathoners need approximately ______ grams of carbohydrate per kilogram of weight per day to prevent chronic fatigue.
10-12
What should you do if you think a friend has an eating disorder?
encourage your friend to seek professional help.
Most common cause of food borne illness
Norovirus
How many repeated instances of drinking will result in harm to the fetus?
Daily protein needs for infancy
9-11 grams