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1. Underweight BMI under 18.5
2. Normal weight 18.5-24.9
3. Overweight 25-29.9
4. Obese BMI over 30
5. Extremely Obese BMI > 35
6. Calculate BMI weight (kg) / height (m^2)
7. weight management strategies and Management of the eating behavior (food diary,
actions where why, how, and how much)
Promoting physical activity to increase energy out-
put
Pursuit of emotional (stress), social, and psycholog-
ic health
Define problem behavior
Record and Analyze Baseline Behavior
Plan a Behavior Management Strategy
8. How do we assess nutritional status? Physical appearance (health of eyes and hair)
anthropometric measurements (weight, body com-
position)
biochemical markers (blood lipid levels, iron status)
9. What is recommended for an infant Breastfeed for at least the first full year of life, and
diet during the first year of life? supplement with a vitamin K shot at birth and daily
vitamin D drops
10. What is recommended for a child Use iron-fortified formula for any infant who is not
who is not breastfeeding? breastfeeding
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11. What age should water and juice be Water and juice are unnecessary for the breastfed
avoided? infants during the first 6 months of life
12. When should you introduce cow's at the end of the first year. Provide whole milk, not
milk? reduced-fat or fat-free milk, until 2 years of age
13. What allergens should be avoided as wheat, egg white, citrus juice, and nuts
first solid foods?
14. What should you not give a child un- Honey and corn syrup
der one year of age to avoid botulism
toxicity?
15. Which foods should be avoided until hot dogs, nuts, grapes, carrots, popcorn, cherries,
children are older because they are a peanut butter, and round candy
choking hazard?
16. What are the energy needs of an in- 80-120 calories per kg of body weight
fant?
17. What protein source do babies need breastmilk
the first 6 months of life?
18. What protein sources do babies need Ground turkey, chicken, cheese, yogurt, and other
after 6 months of life? dairy products
19. What percent of daily calories are rec- 45-65%
ommended for carbohydrates?
20. What percent of daily calories are rec- 20-35%
ommended for fats?
21. What percent of daily calories are rec- 10-35%
ommended for proteins?
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22. What is needed prenatally for a Folate, Vitamin D, and Choline
client?
23. What are some risks with teen preg- increased rates of low birth weight, preterm deliv-
nancy? ery, and infant mortality.
24. How many calorie should be added none
to a diet of a pregnant woman in the
first trimester?
25. How many calories should be added +300 kcal/day
to a diet of a pregnant woman in the
second trimester?
26. How many calories should be added +500 kcal/day
to the diet of a pregnant woman in
the third trimester?
27. What is the carb requirement for the Minimum carb req. increases from 130 g/day to 175
diet of a pregnant woman? g/day. Focus on whole grains, legumes, fruits, and
vegetables.
28. What is the fat requirement for the Minimum fat req. increases from 12 g/d to 13 g/d
diet of a pregnant woman?
29. What is the alpha-linolenic acid re- alpha-linolenic acid increases from 1.1 g/d to 1.4
quirement for the diet of a pregnant g/d -
woman?
30. What foods can add alpha-linolenic flax, chia, canola, walnut, soybean oil
acid to the diet?
31. Protein - 46 g/day to 71 g/day
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How much protein should be con-
sumed in the diet of a pregnant
woman?
32. What protein should pregnant - eggs, milks, beef, poultry, fish, pork, cheese, soy
women consume to meet their daily products, and other animal products
requirements?
33. What additional nutrients are need- Calcium, Iron, Vitamins, Folate, Vitamin D, Choline
ed for the diet of a pregnant woman?
34. What is the role of folic acid in preg- Folic acid - Important for DNA synthesis, cell divi-
nancy? sion, and hemoglobin synthesis
35. When is folic acid most important for Important 2 months prior to week 6 of gestation
a developing fetus? to ensure adequate nutrient availability in the en-
dometrial lining of the uterus for embryonic tissue
development.
36. What does folic acid do for the devel- The neural tube forms during the critical period
oping fetus? from 21 to 28 days gestation and it grows into
the mature infant's spinal column and its network
of nerves. Full closure of the neural tube requires
sufficient folate.
37. What is the recommended calorie in- 1st 6 months: 330 kcal/day (plus 170 kcal/day from
crease for a breastfeeding mom dur- maternal stores)
ing the first six months of breastfeed-
ing?
38. What is the recommended calorie in- 400 kcal/day
crease for a breastfeeding mom after
the first 6 months of breastfeeding?
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1. Underweight BMI under 18.5
2. Normal weight 18.5-24.9
3. Overweight 25-29.9
4. Obese BMI over 30
5. Extremely Obese BMI > 35
6. Calculate BMI weight (kg) / height (m^2)
7. weight management strategies and Management of the eating behavior (food diary,
actions where why, how, and how much)
Promoting physical activity to increase energy out-
put
Pursuit of emotional (stress), social, and psycholog-
ic health
Define problem behavior
Record and Analyze Baseline Behavior
Plan a Behavior Management Strategy
8. How do we assess nutritional status? Physical appearance (health of eyes and hair)
anthropometric measurements (weight, body com-
position)
biochemical markers (blood lipid levels, iron status)
9. What is recommended for an infant Breastfeed for at least the first full year of life, and
diet during the first year of life? supplement with a vitamin K shot at birth and daily
vitamin D drops
10. What is recommended for a child Use iron-fortified formula for any infant who is not
who is not breastfeeding? breastfeeding
, WGU Nutrition D440 Competed Study Guide
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ecfnog
11. What age should water and juice be Water and juice are unnecessary for the breastfed
avoided? infants during the first 6 months of life
12. When should you introduce cow's at the end of the first year. Provide whole milk, not
milk? reduced-fat or fat-free milk, until 2 years of age
13. What allergens should be avoided as wheat, egg white, citrus juice, and nuts
first solid foods?
14. What should you not give a child un- Honey and corn syrup
der one year of age to avoid botulism
toxicity?
15. Which foods should be avoided until hot dogs, nuts, grapes, carrots, popcorn, cherries,
children are older because they are a peanut butter, and round candy
choking hazard?
16. What are the energy needs of an in- 80-120 calories per kg of body weight
fant?
17. What protein source do babies need breastmilk
the first 6 months of life?
18. What protein sources do babies need Ground turkey, chicken, cheese, yogurt, and other
after 6 months of life? dairy products
19. What percent of daily calories are rec- 45-65%
ommended for carbohydrates?
20. What percent of daily calories are rec- 20-35%
ommended for fats?
21. What percent of daily calories are rec- 10-35%
ommended for proteins?
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22. What is needed prenatally for a Folate, Vitamin D, and Choline
client?
23. What are some risks with teen preg- increased rates of low birth weight, preterm deliv-
nancy? ery, and infant mortality.
24. How many calorie should be added none
to a diet of a pregnant woman in the
first trimester?
25. How many calories should be added +300 kcal/day
to a diet of a pregnant woman in the
second trimester?
26. How many calories should be added +500 kcal/day
to the diet of a pregnant woman in
the third trimester?
27. What is the carb requirement for the Minimum carb req. increases from 130 g/day to 175
diet of a pregnant woman? g/day. Focus on whole grains, legumes, fruits, and
vegetables.
28. What is the fat requirement for the Minimum fat req. increases from 12 g/d to 13 g/d
diet of a pregnant woman?
29. What is the alpha-linolenic acid re- alpha-linolenic acid increases from 1.1 g/d to 1.4
quirement for the diet of a pregnant g/d -
woman?
30. What foods can add alpha-linolenic flax, chia, canola, walnut, soybean oil
acid to the diet?
31. Protein - 46 g/day to 71 g/day
, WGU Nutrition D440 Competed Study Guide
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_ecfnog
How much protein should be con-
sumed in the diet of a pregnant
woman?
32. What protein should pregnant - eggs, milks, beef, poultry, fish, pork, cheese, soy
women consume to meet their daily products, and other animal products
requirements?
33. What additional nutrients are need- Calcium, Iron, Vitamins, Folate, Vitamin D, Choline
ed for the diet of a pregnant woman?
34. What is the role of folic acid in preg- Folic acid - Important for DNA synthesis, cell divi-
nancy? sion, and hemoglobin synthesis
35. When is folic acid most important for Important 2 months prior to week 6 of gestation
a developing fetus? to ensure adequate nutrient availability in the en-
dometrial lining of the uterus for embryonic tissue
development.
36. What does folic acid do for the devel- The neural tube forms during the critical period
oping fetus? from 21 to 28 days gestation and it grows into
the mature infant's spinal column and its network
of nerves. Full closure of the neural tube requires
sufficient folate.
37. What is the recommended calorie in- 1st 6 months: 330 kcal/day (plus 170 kcal/day from
crease for a breastfeeding mom dur- maternal stores)
ing the first six months of breastfeed-
ing?
38. What is the recommended calorie in- 400 kcal/day
crease for a breastfeeding mom after
the first 6 months of breastfeeding?
