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Ch 13 Diet during Ch
Ch 13 Diet during Childhood and Adolescence
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| T or F: Fats should not be limited before the age of 2. | TRUE |
| what is the fat intake of calories for 1-3 yr olds? | 30-35% of calories |
| what is the fat intake of calories for 4-18 yr olds? | 25% of calories |
| When is whole milk recommended? | Until the age of 2 but low-fat or fat-free milk should be served from age 2 on. |
| What determines calorie intake form children ages 1-12? | rate of growth, activity level, body size, metabolism and health |
| How often are nutrient dense snacks needed? | every 2-3 hrs |
| How many cups of milks do young children need? | 2-3 cups of milk |
| Young children need how much water per calorie? | 1 ml of water per calorie and introduce fiber slowly. |
| When is a child overweight? | If he or she is above 95% percentile for body mass index(BMI) by sex and age. |
| Childhood obesity causes: | asthma, increased BP & HR, type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, hyperlipidemia, hip and knee problems, social stigma |
| ANOREXIA NERVOSA | psychological disorder that causes a client to drastically reduce calories consumed, causing altered metabolism. |
| Bulimia | Syndrome in which the client alternately binges and purges by inducing vomiting and using laxatives and diuretics to get rid of ingested food. |
| ALCOHOL | contains 7 calories per gram but no nutrient; is a depressent with serious side effects; it affects absorption and normal metabolism of glucose, fats, proteins and vitamins |
| marijuana | it increases appetite especially for sweets; more harmful to lungs than tobacco cigarettes and may lead to use of other drugs. |
| cocaine | highly addictive and extremely harmful; weight loss is very common due to decreased appetite |
| tobacco | can influence appetite, nutritional status and weight; smokers need more vitamin C because smoking alters metabolism. |
| carboloading | begins 6 days before an event and involves a regimen of diet and exercise to maximize the amount of glycogen in the muscles |