PSY 2210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Salivary Gland, Dental Caries, Breastfeeding
20 Nov 2017
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Simply put nutrition status is balancing intake and the requirements our body needs to function correctly. Optimal - adequate intake fewer physical illnesses healthier patient. Undernutrition - inadequate intake vulnerable groups (infants, children, pregnant women, elderly) Overnutrition - consumption of nutrients, especially fat, in excess leads to obesity, heart disease, diabetes. Birth to 4 months most rapid growth occurs. Birth weight is doubled by 4 months and tripled by 1 year. Number of pounds gained 2nd year is the same as birth weight. Infants length is increased 50% rst year and double by age. Under age 2 no diets concerning low calorie or fat. Breast feeding: recommended for fewer food allergies less overfeeding cost affective and mother baby bonding. Growth slows in late childhood but then once adolescence is reached rapid physical growth, hormonal changes and endocrine function occurs. Typically adolescents need more than 3 meals daily to reach these requirements. Healthy food choices are important for this reason.
