Dietary Considerations
During Pregnancy
During Pregnancy
If this nutrient level is low prior to conception, there is an increase in the risk of neural tube defects.
What id Folic Acid?
Birth weight doubles by 4 – 6 months and triples by 1 year of age
What is infancy?
Problem characterized by persistent crying, esp. during the late afternoon, more than 3 days per week for greater than 3 weeks.
What is colic?
Foods like grapes, peanuts, popcorn, candy and tough meat can cause choking, esp in this age group
What are toddlers?
A daily increase of this is recommended during the second and third trimesters
What are calories?
Increases rapidly at a rate of 1.5 cm/month and 0.5 cm/month at 6-12 mos, 33% increase by the 1st year of life.
What is the infant's head circumference?
Inadequately gains weight and height in comparison to established growth norms. Less than 5th percentile on wt. for length or less than 3rd percentile on wt. for their age
What is failure to thrive?
This is the most common nutritional deficiency disorder in children.
What is iron deficiency?
During this time in life, daily caloric needs of 330 calories is recommended during what time period.
What is the first 6 months postpartum?
Breast milk, infant formula, or a combination of the two is the sole source of nutrition, during this time period.
What is the first 6 months of life or infancy?
This problem causes an inability or difficulty to evacuate the bowels.
What is constipation?
This disease occurs in children under the age of 6 and occurs because of them frequently putting thins into their mouths, that contains lead.
What is lead poisoning?
1 lb./week for a total of 25 to 35 lbs. is recommended during this time per year.
What is normal weight gain during pregnancy?
Semisolid foods should not be introduced during or before this time of life.
What is the first six months of life?
Problem is characterized by passage of more that 3 loose stools in 24 hours.
Commonly caused by rotavirus.
What is diarrhea?
This age group is at an increased risk for eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorders.
What is adolescence?
2000 to 3000 ml daily from food and drink is recommended during pregnancy.
What are fluids?
Iron supplementation is recommended in infants, who are exclusively breast fed during this time.
What is the first 4 months of life?
This problem can be caused by congenital defects, CNS Disorders, or partial bowel obstruction.
What is failure to thrive (FTT)
10% of this age group is at increased risk of nutritional risks/ concerns due to skipping breakfast.
What is School-Age Children?
A maternal genetic disease in which there are increased levels of phenylalanine, (found in fish, poultry, eggs, nuts, and dairy), that can harm a fetus.
What is PKU?
Cow’s milk should not be introduced before this age of life
What is 1 year of life?
Treatment for this problem includes rehydration with at least 8oz. of fluids per movement.
What is diarrhea?
This age group can have social, physical, and mental changes that affect their ability to purchase, prepare, and digest foods, & nutrients
What are older adults?