Child & Preadolescent Nutrition Quiz

The recommended daily intake (DRI) of iron for children aged 4-8 years is 10 mg/day and 8 mg/day for children aged 9-13 years.

The age range for a girl considered to be within this stage.

The recommended daily intake (DRI) of zinc for children aged 4-8 years is 5 mg/day and 8 mg/day for children aged 9-13 years.

The age range for a boy considered to be within this stage.

The recommended daily intake (DRI) of calcium for children aged 4-8 years is 1000 mg/day and 1300 mg/day for children aged 9-13 years.

Girls have a faster growth rate and earlier start compared to boys due to factors like the preparation for menstruation. Both genders experience a significant weight gain.

The recommended daily intake (DRI) of fiber for children aged 4-8 years is 25 g/day. For children aged 9-13 years, it's 26 g/day for girls and 31 g/day for boys.

Marketing, friends, school, sports, clubs, and the internet all influence the eating habits and attitudes of children in this age group.

Excessive liquid intake, particularly sugary drinks, negatively impacts nutrient absorption, especially calcium, and overall health.

Internal cues are most influential at this stage, meaning children are more likely to eat based on their own hunger and fullness signals.

The World Health Organization (WHO) advises against the use of non-sugar sweeteners for children.

The recommended daily intake of energy for a 9-13 year old girl is approximately 30 kcal/day, while for a boy of the same age, it is approximately 25 kcal/day.

Childhood obesity is a significant health concern, with rising trends observed in children of all ages.

Overweight children often experience short-term effects like early puberty, increased height, and increased bone density, but these can lead to long-term health consequences.

The recommended daily intake of protein for both 4-8 and 9-13-year-olds is the same, 0.95 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight.

Expressing protein requirements in g/kg/day allows for a more accurate calculation since it takes individual body weight into account. This is more accurate than expressing it simply in g/day.

The USDA implemented five improvements to the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) in 2012, focusing on nutritional standards, accessibility, accountability, and participation in commodity programs.

Schools provide ⅓ of the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) for lunch, meeting a significant portion of a student's daily nutritional needs during the school day.

School breakfasts contribute ¼ of the DRIs, supplementing the nutritional intake in the mornings.

Energy needs differ between males and females during adolescence due to differences in body mass and composition, with males generally having higher energy requirements due to their larger size and lean body mass.

Energy requirements generally increase with age, particularly in adolescence. This corresponds with growth spurts and increased physical activity.

Protein requirements are higher for females during early adolescence (11-14 years) and for males during mid-adolescence (15-18 years). This coincides with rapid growth phases in each gender.

Protein DRIs are expressed in grams per day (g/day) and grams per kilogram of body weight per day (g/kg/day). These values vary based on age and gender.

DRIs for most micronutrients are the same for both males and females of the same age, while differences in DRIs for energy, protein, and other micronutrients related to body mass and composition are primarily attributed to the larger size and higher lean body mass of males.

A healthcare professional who focuses on treating mental health conditions, specifically disorders related to eating and food.

A healthcare professional who provides education and counseling on nutrition, helping to normalize food-related thoughts and behaviors.

The goal is to help individuals regain a healthy weight, address emotional and social issues related to eating disorders, and develop normal eating patterns.

This occurs around age 40, primarily due to a decline in physical activity and, in the case of women, lower estrogen levels.

A measure of body fat based on height and weight, used as a general indicator of health.

This is a common effect of menopause, leading to an increased risk of heart disease and bone loss.

Important for building trust and allowing an individual to take control of their recovery journey.

This group includes doctors, therapists, dieticians, and other specialists to address the multifaceted nature of eating disorder recovery.

Abdominal obesity is defined as having a waist circumference greater than or equal to 40 inches for men and 35 inches for women.

Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of conditions that increase the risk of heart disease, stroke, and type 2 diabetes. It's diagnosed when a person has at least three of the following five factors: abdominal obesity, elevated blood pressure, elevated blood triglycerides, low blood HDL-C, and elevated fasting blood glucose or insulin.

The prevalence of metabolic syndrome is high in the US, with approximately 34% of adults having the condition.

Obesity is a major risk factor for metabolic syndrome. Excess body weight, particularly around the abdomen, contributes to the development of the five factors associated with the condition.

Insulin resistance is a key component of metabolic syndrome. It's the inability of the body to use insulin effectively, leading to elevated blood glucose levels.

Methods used to induce weight loss rapidly, often for athletic competitions or to meet weight class requirements. They involve manipulating fluid intake and energy consumption.

Intensive interventions aimed at addressing adolescent obesity, involving comprehensive care from multiple disciplines like medical, nutritional, and psychological professionals.

A condition in which the body lacks sufficient iron, a common nutritional deficiency during adolescence due to rapid growth, dietary habits, and other factors.

Blood pressure evaluation in adolescents takes into account the individual's height, using percentiles based on CDC growth charts instead of standard measurements like feet and inches or meters and centimeters.

A condition in which individuals are unable to absorb nutrients as efficiently due to excessive fluid intake, especially beverages high in sugar, leading to potential deficiencies, particularly in calcium.

Vegetarian or vegan adolescents might lack certain nutrients like vitamin B12, iron, omega-3 fatty acids, calcium, and zinc.

Recommendations for vegetarian adolescents to increase intake of key nutrients include choosing fortified foods, incorporating plant-based sources of iron, omega-3s, and calcium, and ensuring adequate intake of vitamin B12.

Omega-3 fatty acids are crucial for brain development and overall health. In addition to fatty fish like salmon, sources like flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, and fortified foods can provide these essential fats.