Name three strategies used to manage the symptoms of morning
sickness during pregnancy.
1. Avoiding greasy foods, eating smaller meals,
2. Having good ventilation when cooking
3. Avoiding large amounts of liquid at one time
Prior to delivery, hormones prepare the breast for milk production.
__________ is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland for milk
production.
Prolactin
As the baby suckles oxytocin stimulates the __________ and the
letdown reflex to secrete milk.
lobules
During the first few days following birth colostrum, which is high in
protein and__________ __________, is secreted. This helps protect
the intestinal health of the infant
immune factors
Human milk or formula should meet the total nutrient needs for the
first __________ months of life
six
Both are rich in __________ to provide a concentrated source of
calories and for brain and nervous system development
fat
____________ and ___________ are long chain fatty acids essential
for brain and eye development.
Arachidonic AA, docosahexaenoic acid DHA
A new food should be introduced at the rate of one per week to check
for __________
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, allergies
Name three concerns that occur during the school age years that may
impact a child's nutritional status
Lack of regular meals, excess fat consumption, increased incidence of
obesity and cardiovascular disease as well as diabetes
During growth spurts adolescents have increased need for
__________ for bone formation and iron to prevent anemia
calcium
A typical diet is also low in zinc, fat soluble vitamins and __________
folate
Teenagers should moderate their intake of fast food, sugar laden
snacks and __________ __________ and focus on nutrient dense food
choices from the five food groups.
sugary beverages
Factors that affect teenager's food choices
The media, peer pressure, concern over appearance and exertion of
independence
The increased incidence of overweight/obese children and teens and
poor diet habits has resulted in all the following for this age group
except:
food jags
Name three physiological factors related to aging
Body composition change, skeletal change, digestive changes, chronic
disease, medications
The rate at which we age is influenced by several factors including
lifestyle, environment and ____________.
heredity
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