Children and Nutrition
Young children may need a supplement of 10 mcg (400 IU) of this vitamin to support bone growth.
What is vitamin D?
Impairment in the ability to swallow is called this.
What is dysphagia?
Key vitamins needed during puberty include vitamin D, B12, and this for bone mineralization.
What is vitamin K?
Healthy eating habits in young adults primarily promote repair, regeneration, metabolic functioning, and prevention of these.
What are chronic conditions?
Older adults require fewer calories than younger adults due to less lean body mass and this.
What is lower metabolic rate?
Common food-related problems for young children include malnourishment, food sensitivities, and this dental issue.
What is tooth decay?
This is administered in a "pen" for someone experiencing anaphylaxis.
What is epinephrine?
In older adolescence, the rate of physical growth slows down, and individuals exhibit a desire for this.
What is independence?
In young adulthood, growth is complete, and men have this compared to women's caloric needs.
What is higher?
Changes in normal activity of the brain are called this.
What is dementia?
On average, school-aged children gain 6 pounds per year and grow this many inches per year.
What is 3?
A food reaction that does not involve an immune response.
What is intolerance?
Vitamin C aids in iron absorption, calcium contributes to bone mineralization, iron supports muscle growth, and vitamin D helps with this in older adolescents.
What is absorption and retainment of minerals?
This stage is when humans begin to experience the first signs of aging like wrinkles and joint aches.
What is middle adulthood?
For older adults, fats should be 20–35%, protein 10–35%, and carbohydrates this percentage of daily calories.
What is 45–65%?
The National School Lunch Program must provide this fraction of RDAs for protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, and calcium.
What is 1/3?
Common food allergens in school-aged children include peanuts, soy, milk, wheat, shellfish, and this.
What are eggs?
Physiological changes during puberty include menstruation, facial hair, and this.
Response: What is body hair?
This refers to the point one year after a person’s last menstrual period.
What is menopause?
Visual acuity changes and pregnancy are physiological changes associated with this stage.
What is middle age?
According to Ellyn Satter, parents are responsible for what, when, and where to eat, while children decide whether and this.
What is how much?
This is not considered a type of Other Specified Feeding or Eating Disorder (OSFED), unlike atypical anorexia or night eating syndrome.
What is anorexia nervosa?
The Acceptable Macronutrient Distribution Ranges for children ages 4–8 include 45–65% from this macronutrient.
What are carbohydrates?
This refers to the time leading up to menopause.
What is perimenopause?
Federal nutrition programs addressing hunger in school-aged children include School Breakfast, National School Lunch, and these summer programs.
What are Summer Feeding Programs?