name advantages that breastfeeding childs have compared to non breastfeed childs
- reduced risk of overweight or obesity
- reduced risk of diabetes
- reduced risk of asthma
after how long can infants start having complementary foods and beverages?
after 4-5-6 months
true/false
complementary foods and beverages (CFBs) need to be rich in iron, vitC, zinc during the second 6 months of life among breastfeed infants
true
true/false
introducing peanuts/eggs at an appropriate age (after 6 months) may reduce the risk of allergy to these foods
true
what % of children is affected by food allergies
6-8%
true/false
an allergic reaction can take up to 24h to start
true
true/false
food intolerances are not allergies
true
name 3 common symptoms of food intolerances
- stomach aches
- rapid pulse rate
- nausea
- hives
- wheezing and coughs
- headaches
name 3 priority allergens
eggs, milk, mustard, peanuts, seafood, soy
what are the two signs that an infant is ready for solid foods
- the infant can sit with support and control its head movements
- the infant is four-six months or older
name 3 foods that should be avoided for infants
- cherries
- gum
- pop corn
- nuts
- grapes
cause they are choking-risk foods
why sugar and sugary beverages should be limited in infants?
- the energy from the beverages leaves less room for energy from nutritions foods
- sweetened beverage consumption by infants is related to subsequent risk of child overweight
- high sugar intake in early life may cause high sugar intake later in life and cause heath consequences
true/false
infants of 2 years of age and less can drink fortified soy beverages
false
is it better to switch to a lower fat milk once the child is 2 years old?
no, the infants should continue drinking whole milk because it reduces risk for obesity
true/false
parent who do not wish to introduce cows milk to their childs should continue to breastfeed until at least 2 years old
true
name 3 feeding guidelines for toddlers
- dont force food on children
- limit sweets and juice
- let toddler explore and enjoy foods
true/false
nutrient deficiencies impair a childs thinking or cause misbehaviour
true,
lack of iron causes reduced energy and affects behaviour, mood, attention span, and learning ability
how much iron is required for childrens
7 to 10 milligrams per day
True/false
diet affects hyperactivity (ADHD)
false
how to prevent dental caries?
- limit high carbs foods between meals
- brush and floss daily
- brush or rinse after eating meals
- chose foods that dont stick to teeth
- snack on crips or fibrous foods to stimulate the release and rinsing action of saliva
there is 3 dietary recommendations for children what are they
- variety of foods & maintain healthy weight
- moderation, not deprivation
- healthy lifestyle first
how many minutes of physical activity should be done by children of 5 to 17 years old
60 minute per day
how much sleep should a children of 5 to 17 years old have
9 to 11 hours per night for kids 5 to 13
8 to 10 hours per night for kids of 14 to 17
true/false
1 in 6 children in canada live in food insecure households
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Module 1- DRI36
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Module 2- Public Health42
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Module 2 - Food label28
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Module 2- Anatomy and Digestion65
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Module 3 - Carbohydrates Part 116
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Module 3 - Carbohydrates Part 29
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Module 4 - Lipids part 141
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Module 4 - Lipids part 245
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Module 5 - Proteins Part 117
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Module 5 - Proteins Part 215
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Module 6 - Energy Metabolism Part 135
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Module 6 - Feasting, fasting part 216
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Module 7- Part 1 and 243
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Module 8 Minerals, Bone Health, Anemias, Alcohol72
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Module 9 body composition, energy balance29
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Module 10 eating disorders and physical activity37
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Module 1170
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Module 11 part 235
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Module 11 Aldulthood and later years part 335
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Module 11 part 433
