NSD 225 Lecture Notes - Lecture 22: John Wiley & Sons, Iron Poisoning, Childhood Obesity
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2 years old: 1000 calories, 13 g of protein/day ! 5 years old: 1500 calories, 19 g of protein/ day. 30 40% of total energy intake for ages 1 3 and. 25 35% for ages 4 18; as children grow, recommended proportion of calories from fat decreases. Water can meet water needs by drinking enough to satisfy thirst in most situations. Micronutrients (vitamins & minerals) smaller amounts than adults. Like adults, a varied, nutrient-dense diet can meet all vitamin and mineral requirements. Adequate calcium intake during childhood is essential for achieving maximum peak bone mass to prevent osteoporosis later in life. Iron-de ciency anemia can impair learning ability and intellectual performance. Treated with iron supplements until iron stores are replenished. Keep supplements out of the reach of children to prevent iron toxicity. What we learn to eat as children affects food choices as adults. Caregivers decide which foods are offered when, and where foods should be eaten.