Pregnancy & Lactation
Pregnancy is split into this many trimesters.
What is 3
This vitamin is given to infants after they are born (it clots blood)
What is vitamin K
What is the name of disease which cause excessive deposits of body fat?
What is obesity
This happens to energy needs as we age
What is decrease
A diet built partly or entirely on plant foods
What is vegetarian diet
Which foods should be avoided during pregnancy?
Pate, mouldy cheeses.
This vitamin prevents Rickets (malformed bones)
What is vitamin D or Calcium
What is the function of protein in teenagers?
Growth repair and maintenance of body cells and tissues.
This increases the risk of high blood pressure
What is sodium
Vegetarians that include dairy and eggs in their diet
What are lacto-ovo vegetarians
This is the organ that can pass harmful substances from the mother to the baby during pregnancy.
What is the placenta
What is Weaning?
Gradual increase of solid foods to a baby’s diet.
Why do Teenagers need iron for?
Red blood Cells
What is a symptom of osteoporosis?
What are brittle/broken bones & curving of the spine
2 reasons someone might follow a vegetarian diet include
What are religious beliefs, environmental concerns, animal rights issues, OR health reasons
Folic acid helps prevent this during pregnancy.
What is neural tube defects (damage to the brain and spinal cord)
What food can babies not eat before 1 year?
Children younger than 24 months old should avoid added sugars. Foods high in salt (sodium), such as some canned foods, processed meats (e.g., lunch meats, sausages, hot dogs, ham), and frozen dinners should be avoided. Some snack foods and store-bought packaged toddler foods are high in salt.
What could influence food choice?
Culture, cost, availability, peer pressure
Older adults may need to eat soft foods as a result of these two factors
What are tooth loss and gum disease
What vitamin is a vegetarian diet most likely to be deficient in?
vitamin B12
Breast or formula milk provides all of the nutrients during the __________ of life
6 months
Describe reasons why Breast milk is the best food for babies?
It contains essential nutrients.
It is safe for the baby, more hygienic.
It protects the baby from infections.
It helps the mother and baby to bond.
Babies are less likely to become overweight.
Teen girls need to be sure to get enough folate and what else?
What is iron
Drs. often recommend supplements for some people over the age of 65 to help meet the need for these 2 vitamins
What are Vitamins B12 and D
From where Vegans will obtain their protein?
Soya, Beans, Peas, Legumes