Pregnancy
What nutrient typically is missing in a pregnant women’s diet?
Folic acid
What are 8 common allergens?
Eggs, cow’s milk, peanuts, soy, wheat, tree nuts, fish, and shellfish
What nutritients are under consumed by older adults?
Older adults, especially those who have limited food intake, may not consume adequate amounts of vitamins A, C, B12, and E, as well as iron and zinc.
What is the danger zone?
Danger zone is the range temperature between 40F and 140F at which food borne bacteria multiply most rapidly; room temperature falls within the danger zone.
What is the optimal weight gain for the entire pregnancy for a normal weight and overweight pregnant woman?
Normal weight should gain 25nto 35 lbs.
overweight should gain 15-25 lbs.
What are the benefits of children eating breakfast?
Children who eat breakfast demonstrate higher academic performance than those who don’t
Why do older adults need fewer kilocalories than when they were younger?
A decline in metabolic rate
What is the responsibility of the EPA?
Monitors and regulates the safety of the water supply
At what weight is conception easiest for pregnant women?
Healthy weight
What is the example of an iron rich snack?
Serve iron-fortified cereal
add mashed, cooked chickpeas to tossed salads
serve tuna sandwiches on iron enriched bread
tote iron enriched ready to eat breakfast cereal on trips
serve iron-enriched pastas with meatballs or a meat sauce
mix enriched rice with dinner time veggies for a nutrition-dense meal
What is the most common cause of disability in older adults?
Arthritis
Where should thermometer be placed to check the internal temperature?
Should be inserted at least one-half inch deep into the food and should be washed thoroughly after each use and before insertion into any food.
How many extra calories should a pregnant woman consume extra for the second and third trimesters?
Second trimester: 340 kilocalories
third trimester: 450 kilocalories
What are the roles of the parents and child at meal times?
The adult is responsible for what the child is offered to eat, as well as when and where the food is offered. The child, however is responsible for how much he or she eats, if any at all.
What are not modifiable risk factors associated with hypertension?
Age
What factors increase food security?
Education
What food items should be avoided with infants?
Hot dog rounds, salt, sugar, and butter
What 2 nutrients are needed during adolescence for rapid bone growth?
Calcium and vitamin D
What helps prevent heart and brain disease?
A diet with a focus on fruits, vegetables, lean protein and fish, and low-fat heart and brain disease
What is the body’s first response to reduce kilocalories intake?
Decrease basal metabolism