Nutrition Chapter 13

- inadequate intake of nutrients - inadequate kcalories intake - alcohol use - teenager

Underweight 28=40 lbs healthy 25=35 lbs overweight 15=25 lbs obese 15

- do not eat shark, swordfish, tilefish - eat up to 12 oz a week of a variety of fish & shellfish low in mercury

- offer a varied and balanced selection of nutrient- densed food - use a variety of whole- grains and enriched breads, cereals, rice - offer dairy products made with nonfat or reduced fat milk

- eat properly -> affects quantity of milk - iron supplements are needed - need 3-4 quarts of fluids daily

Nutritionally superior less apt to cause allergic reaction helps the infant build immunities

When doubled birth weight seems hungry often drinks more than 1 quart of fomular a day open mouth in response to food

- make mealtime as relaxing and enjoyable as possible - dont nag, bribe, force, child to eat - let children participate in food selection and participation

- present new foods to children - serve warm not hott - offer atleast 1 colorful food - before age 4, serve in bite size peices. minimize choking hazards

Offer iron-rich foods pay attention to serving sizes good snacks are important

- males need more kcal, protein, magnesium, and zinc for mucle and bone dev. than girls - females need increased iron due to menstration - teenagers make more of their food choices

Female athlete triad - disordered eating - no menstruation - osteoporosis

Physiological- disease, less muscle mass phychosocial- cognitive functioning, social support socioeconomic- education, income, living arrangements