HLSC 2P91 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Nutrient Density, Botulism, Cognitive Development
5 Feb 2016
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30 marks for long answer (answer 3 of 6) Last 3 lectures, know purpose/role of nutrient in health and apply it to that life stage. All ppl need the same nutrients, they just require them in different amounts at different times. Body provides the environment for growth and development of the child. Many habits influence fertility: healthy body weight, physically active, adequate and balanced diet. Increased risk of disabilities, impaired development and mortality defects) Need to be or become physically active before pregnancy. Dietary requirements should reflect amount of pa. Need to start pregnancy on an even keel . Malnutrition (deficit) will affect mother and baby. Target specific nutrients that may be limited in the diet (folate) ~ 4th weeks begin to see signs of placental formation. Until then, embryo depends on uterine cells for nutrients. Formed from both embryonic (blastocyst) and maternal (uterus) tissue. Fetal and maternal blood vessels are intertwined but don"t mix.
