Chapter 7 Weight Management | Chapter 8 The Vitamins | Chapter 9 Water and the Minerals | Chapter 10 Nutrition through the Lifecycle: Pregnancy and Lactation | Chapter 11 Nutrition through the Life Span: Infancy, Childhood, and Adolescence |
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The theory that the body tends to maintain a certain weight by means of its own internal controls is referred to as the set point theory
What is the Set Point Theory?
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A, D, E, and K. They are first absorbed into the lymph.
Note: Overconsumptions can lead to toxicity.
What are the fat soluble vitamins and where are they absorbed?
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Female: 2.7 L /day Males 3.7L/day
What is the adequate intake of water for females and males (liters per day)?
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RDA of protein during pregnancy requires an extra 25g per day.
Note: Vegan women should get protein from legumes, whole grains, nuts and seeds
What is the RDA for protein during pregnancy?
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Vitamin K – to prevent uncontrolled bleeding
What is the only supplement recommended at birth?
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Saxendra, Belviq, Contrave, Orlistat (reduces the absorption of fat), Qsymia (Phentermine)
What are the 5 weight loss medications approved by the FDA?
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Vitamin A deficiency can cause night blindness. Major cause of childhood blindness.
Note: Beta-carotene (precursor to Vitamin A) is found in dark green and orange vegetables
What does a vitamin A deficiency lead to?
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People who regularly take prescription drugs such as steroids and diuretics are at risk for a deficiency
Fresh fruits and veggies are the richest sources of potassium. Note: The typical US diet does not get enough potassium.
Who is at risk for a potassium deficiency? What is the richest food source of potassium?
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350, 450, 330
How many extra calories should pregnant women have in the 2nd and 3rd trimester and lactation?
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Honey and corn syrup
What 2 foods should be omitted in children under 12 months due to the risk of botulism?
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150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week to prevent weight gain. Must be something you enjoy and can do regularly.
What are the basic physical activity recommendations?
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Vitamin K is synthesized in the intestine by bacteria. Vitamin K plays a role in blood clotting.
Which fat soluble vitamin can be synthesized in the intestine by bacteria?
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UL 2300mg. Major source is salt added by manufacturers.
Note: Chronic high sodium intake can raise BP.
What is the tolerable upper limit (UL) of sodium and what is the major source of sodium in the standard American diet?
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A woman may safely consume up to 200 mg of caffeine daily during pregnancy.
What are the caffeine recommendations during pregnancy?
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Can cause intestinal bleeding
Why shouldn't a child under age 1 drink cows milk?
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A healthy low-kcal diet is 500-750 calories less than normal intake.
Note: Nutritional adequacy is difficult to achieve with less than 1200 calories per day.
How many calories less than normal intake is a healthy low calorie diet?
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Vitamin C, all the B vitamins. Overconsumption is excreted in urine.
What are the water soluble vitamins and what happens if you overconsume them?
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Part of the hemoglobin molecule – helps to carry oxygen.
Good sources include dried fruits, enriched cereals, legumes, clams. Increase absorption by adding vitamin C rich foods.
What is the main function of iron and what are good food sources?
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Exclusive breastfeeding until at least 6 months. Should start as soon as possible. An acceptable alternative – iron fortified formula.
Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for at least how many months? What is an acceptable alternative?
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85th percentile
Note: Being overweight increases the risk for type 2 diabetes
Overweight is classified as a BMI for age above what percentile?
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Include energy dense foods, engage in weight training
What are two ways to gain weight healthfully?
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Vitamin B 12 deficiency can lead to pernicious anemia. Vegans are at a high risk.
What does a B12 deficiency lead to? What population is at high risk?
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99% provides rigidity for the bones.
Vitamin D enhances calcium absorption.
What does 99% of calcium do and what vitamin enhances the absorption of calcium?
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At least 13 cups of water per day.
What are the water recommendation for lactating women?
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Let the child participate in meal planning and grocery shopping.
Avoid the power struggle by the parent NOT controlling every aspect of childs eating The parents should set a good example because they are one of the most influential people in shaping self-concept and addressing weight concerns. Limit screen time to less than 2 hours per day.
What are 4 healthy behaviors that can help toddlers eat?
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