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HUN3403 Exam 2 (Childhood)

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Growth patterns for ages 1-3
Toddler
0.23 kg weight increase/month
1 cm height increase/month
Growth patterns for ages 3-5
Preschooler
2 kg weight increase/year
7 cm height increase/year
Growth patterns for ages 5-10
School-age
3-3.5 kg weight increase/year
6 cm height increase/year
Growth patterns for ages 6 and 9
Age 6
Boys are taller and heavier

Age 9
Boys/girls same height but girls weigh more
What is the difference between wasting and stunting? Be able to identify each given growth chart information. How is catch-up growth supported nutritionally?
Wasting
Acute inadequate nutrition intake
Rapid weight loss or failure to gain weight normally

Stunting
Inadequate nutrition over a long period of time (chronic malnutrition)
Maintain weight but do not grow as expected (shorter than normal)
What developmental changes do toddlers experience and how do they impact nutritional needs and feeding considerations?
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How do the EERs for energy, RDAs for protein, and AMDRs for fat change with advancing age in childhood? Why? Know the RDA values for protein and be able to calculate EER if given the formula.
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Deficiencies of which nutrients are most likely in children? Why?
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What factors influence the development of food preferences in children?
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Discuss health outcomes associated with participation in WIC.
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Describe nutrition services available to preschool and school-age children. How effective are these services in terms of improvement in nutrition status, health, or education of children?
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Discuss school food service programs and standards.
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What are some risk factors and preventive measures for dental caries?
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What are sources of lead intake and what are the possible complications associated with elevated blood lead levels?
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What foods are most likely to be allergens? What is the current thinking on how to prevent allergies?
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What age group is most at risk for iron-deficiency anemia? Why? What are the possible complications associated with iron-deficiency anemia? How can iron absorption be optimized?
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Review the online reading by Barlow and the Expert Committee: Expert Committee Recommendations Regarding the Prevention, Assessment, and Treatment of Child and Adolescent Overweight and Obesity: Summary Report. How do you assess, treat, and prevent overweight and obesity?
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What is the relationship between diet and behavior?
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Review notes from in-class videos and assigned online readings.
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