Exam 12: The Life Cycle: Conception Through the Later Yearsspotlight: Addressing Weight Problems in Children and Adolescents

The Institute of Medicine's Committee on Accelerating Progress in Obesity Prevention recommends making schools a national focus point for obesity.

Vignette #1 Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from college, and have decided to start a family. Maya's mother gives her a book, How to Have a Successful Pregnancy . Bob and Maya are eager to start reading the book and give their baby the best start in life possible. Let's see how much you already know by answering the following questions. Which nutrient should Maya make sure she is consuming adequately prior to becoming pregnant to reduce the risk of neural tube defects?

In proportion to size, babies need more than twice as much of many nutrients when compared to adults.

Explain the appropriate procedure for introducing new foods to infants.

In general, the ability of the elderly to function well varies from person to person and depends on several factors. What "life advantages" seem to contribute to good physical and mental health in later years?

The prevalence of iron-deficiency anemia is higher in non-Hispanic black and non-Hispanic white children compared to Mexican-American children.

Vignette #1 Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from college, and have decided to start a family. Maya's mother gives her a book, How to Have a Successful Pregnancy . Bob and Maya are eager to start reading the book and give their baby the best start in life possible. Let's see how much you already know by answering the following questions. Maya's BMI is 23.8. Assuming her weight remains the same, how much weight should she gain for a healthy pregnancy?

List at least three nutrients that are needed in higher amounts in the diets of pregnant women, and give an example of a food that provides each of those three nutrients.

Most doctors recommend that pregnant women take a prenatal vitamin and mineral supplement every day in addition to eating a healthy diet.

Which factors are primarily responsible for the rapid increases in overweight children and adolescents in recent years?

More than 70 percent of all older adults can be expected to have ____.

The National School Lunch program is designed to follow the recommendations of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and to provide at least ____ of the child's nutritional requirements for the day.

Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents who are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan's mom has a curved back, and Rosa's mother is obese. Juan's dad has developed depression and Rosa's father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let's answer these questions to see if we can help them. Juan's father has been depressed ever since he retired and has lost his interest in eating. What can be done to help him?

Which of these types of foods is fortified with folate in order to reduce the occurrence of neural tube defects?

Discuss the impact of aging on energy needs versus nutrition needs in older adults.

The American Academy of Pediatrics has taken the position that women should stop drinking alcohol ____.

Supplements of _______ are not recommended for the elderly since absorption increases as we age.

__________ often predisposes a person to a sedentary life and may give rise to obesity.

Alterations in taste and smell sensitivities may result in changes of food preferences during pregnancy.

How much additional protein do pregnant women need per day?