Preconception
DNA interacts with molecules in cells which can activate and deactivate genes
What is Epigenotype
This specific B vitamin is required during weeks 3–4 of gestation to prevent neural tube defects.
What is folic acid / folate?
While birth weights vary, most infants are expected to triple their birth weight by this age.
What is 1 year?
Don't try to pressure or persuade your children to eat more or less is a key concept of this evidence-based child feeding approach.
What is the Satter Division of Responsibility (sDOR)?
An autoimmune condition that results in hyperglycemia with onset occurring in adulthood.
What is LADA or Type 1.5? (Latent Autoimmune Diabetes in Adults)
This concept describes how the nutritional environment during fetal development can influence the risk of chronic diseases later
What is the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DoHaD)?
This nutrient, if inadequate during pregnancy may need to be supplemented if the mother decides to breastfeed.
What is iron?
This percentage of an infant’s total kilocalories should come from fat.
What is 50%?
This diet is recommended for children with epilepsy.
What is the ketogenic diet?
This "paradox" suggests that having some extra weight may actually be protective or helpful at the end of life.
This condition is defined as the lack of conception after one full year of unprotected intercourse.
What is infertility?
This "first milk" is secreted right after birth and is high in protein and IgA to boost infant immunity.
What is colostrum?
Solid foods should generally be introduced to an infant between these months of age.
What is 4-6 months?
This specific eating disorder involves extreme "picky eating" that is not driven by body image concerns.
What is ARFID? (Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake Disorder)
This specific diet is recommended to help delay the progression of cognitive impairment.
What is the MIND diet?
In the ovarian cycle, this phase occurs during days 15–28, following the follicular phase.
What is the luteal phase?
This condition, characterized by high blood pressure, typically develops after 20 weeks of gestation.
What is preeclampsia?
This lung condition is a common nutritional concern specifically for preterm infants.
What is BPD? (bronchopulmonary dysplasia)
When managing nutrition for adolescents, providers are encouraged to move away from a focus on weight and instead adopt this type of care.
What is weight-inclusive care?
To reduce constipation, individuals are encouraged to do these 3 things.
What are the 3 "Fs" - fluids, fiber, and fitness (exercise)
Infertile men and women have lower intakes of these immune-boosting nutrients.
What are antioxidants?
During breastfeeding, these specific cells contract to squeeze milk from the glands through the lactiferous ducts.
What are the myoepithelial cells?
The need for this macronutrient is higher for preterm infants.
What is protein?
This syndrome, often seen in teen athletes, refers to impaired physiological functioning caused by a relative energy deficiency.
What is RED-S? (Relative Energy Deficiency Syndrome)
Common in older adults, this term refers to taking multiple medications (which can negatively impact fluid and electrolyte balance and appetite).
What is polypharmacy?