Nutrition 1020 Final Exam 4 Bonus with verified solutions 2024

The factors that predict health outcome for infants: Mother's nutritional status, deficiency or excess of nutrients, and alcohol, drugs, or cigarettes. Infant birth weight The determinant of infant health status. Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More What is considered a low birth rate? Less than 5.5 pounds What are the risks of a low birth weight? illness or early death Which nutrients prevent neural tube defects? Folic Acid, Vitamin B12 Mother's calorie requirement during pregnancy: An additional 55,000 kcalories Mother's calorie intake for last 3 months of pregnancy: Extra 340 - 450 kcal a day. Mother's protein intake requirement: Extra 25 grams a day. Maternal weight gain pattern: how many pounds in which trimester? 1 trimester ( 3 months) 2-4 pounds 2 trimester (6 months) 6-8 pounds Then recommended is 1 pound per week. Which substances are problems for an unborn baby? alcohol, drugs, cigarettes. When is the fetus most vulnerable to toxic agents The end of the first week and the end of the 8th week. What are the signs and symptoms of Pre-eclampsia (toxema?) Swelling, protein in urine, high blood presure, abdominal pain, severe headaches. Calories needed for pregnant and lactating mothers? 660 extra calories a day. Iron or other supplements needed for pregnant and lactating mothers: 1200 to 1500 Calories and Iron needed for unborn baby: 27 mg of iron. Extra 300 calories. Consequences of low nutrient status in the mother before pregnancy: Birth defects, early birth, low birth rate. Pros and cons of breast feeding: Pros: less likely to cause allergies, fewer problems with constipation, helps speech development, less likely to be overfed, inexpensive, and no bottle prep. Pros and cons for bottle feeding: Pros: Easier, less strength needed, limits transmission of disease or drugs via breast milk. How does lack of food/nutrients affect mother's breast milk? Lowers production, difficulty nursing. How does TV affect nutrition status: Children are exposed to unhealthy foods, and promotes snacking. It also reduces activity. How does a child's diet affect allergies? Children exposed to hard foods too early may develop allergies to them. Or overexposure to them. What foods are likely to cause an allergic reaction in kids? Milk, Eggs, peanuts, gluten. Difference between food intolerance and food allergy: Intolerance: cannot properly digest because enzyme deficiency. Allergy: is an immune system response. Do certain foods cause acne? Greasy, unhealthy foods. The percent of a teens daily calorie intake that comes from snacks: 20% Protein requirement for preschoolers: 30 grams How to protect a child against lead poisoning: Wash hands, clean all things, wash Veggies and fruites, prevent cross-contamination. What influences the rate of aging in elderly: The amount of antioxidants and nutrients consumed. Specific nutrition concerns for elderly individuals: (table 16.7) Eat small frequent meals, keep easy to prepare healthy foods around if you get tired, take a walk before eating to get an appetite. Lifespan for men and women: Female: 81.2 Male: 76.4 Nitrates: Found in nature and several foods we eat. Inorganic compounds converted into nitrites in our digestive system which are then converted to ammonia and disposed of by the body.