FSN 301 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Cognitive Development, Underweight, Social Change
2 Jan 2018
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Toddlers: children between ages 1-3 years of age, rapid increase in gross skills, use of large muscles groups, walking, running, hopping, skipping, rapid increase in fine motor skills, use of smaller muscle groups, stacking objects, scribbling. Increase in independence, exploration of environment, and language skills. Preschool-age children: children between 3-5 years of age. Increase autonomy: broaden social sphere and interactions. Typical growth and development: growth velocity slows until the adolescent growth spurt, significant decrease in growth corresponds with reduced appetite and food intake, toddlers, gain 8 ounces/month and 0. 4 inches of height/month, preschoolers: Typical growth and development: the 2000 cdc growth charts. Interpreting bmi: common problems with measuring and plotting growth data, conversion, technique, appropriate for age, equipment. Innate ability to control energy intake: children adjust caloric intake to meet caloric needs, avoid telling child to clean your plate , healthful eating habits must be learned, appetite and food intake, may prefer familiar foods, comfort or control.
