HUMNNTR 2210 Lecture Notes - Lecture 26: Peer Pressure, Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa
29 Nov 2016
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Nutritional needs: replenish iron stores, vitamin d. Physiological capabilities: more mature digestive system. Physical ability: better head and neck control, ability to sit up. Average gain: 5 lbs. per year, 3-4 inches per year. Reduction in appetite: choose nutrient dense foods. Serve new foods: repeat exposure, sensitive taste buds, one-bite rule (no thank you bite) Iron-deficiency anemia: poor oxygen supply to cells, compromised learning abilities, lower resistance to disease. Iron-fortified cereals, lean meats: wic (women, infants and children) Breakfast: fortified cereals help meet nutritional needs. Overemphasis of low-fat diets: linked to eating disorders. Need for nutrition education: promote wise food choices. Rapid growth spurt: between 10-13 years in girls, between 12-15 years in boys. Height growth: girls gain ~10 inches, boys gain ~12 inches, girls gain fat and lean tissue, boys gain lean tissue. Teens unaware of long term health effects. Larger servings of low fat dairy, lean meats, veggies, fruits and whole grains.
