NUTR SCI 132 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Phytochemical, Genistein, Corn Syrup
28 Aug 2016
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Barriers: mom returns to work, misinformation, mom"s medication, lack of role models. There is a risk of second hand smoke, but the immune benefits outweigh the risk. Poor maternal diet won"t affect breast milk composition as long as they are eating enough kcals the body will produce the right composition. Growth: assessed by graphing height and weight on growth charts and looking for trends. Human milk = higher in fat (55%) which is required in infants for brain development. Formula: breastfeeding = ideal in first year, reasons for formula exclusively instead. Solid foods: not given until 6 months old, ready to eat solid foods. Feeding baby in crib could result in: overfeeding, choking, bottle mouth, ear infections, no maternal bonding. Phytonutrients: non-nutrient component of plant foods that have physiological effects on humans, not a nutrient, not essential, contribute to colors and flavors, act as anticarcinogens, anti-hormones, and can alter enzyme and hormone levels.
