NFS 143 Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Paraprofessional, Lactose Intolerance, Baby Food
17 Sep 2018
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This failure to maintain adequate growth can be caused by many factors: organic. Inability to meet calorie needs due to a medical condition: ex. Metabolic diseases from birth: nonorganic, due to food shortages, incorrect mixing of formula, neglect. Lactose intolerance: begins to show at age 4, stomach pain, gas, loose stool, associated with milk/milk products. Dental health: restrict sugar-sweetened beverage among kids, added sugar, dental carries. Introduce good dental hygiene when kids are young. Role of parents in promoting healthy nutrition in early childhood. Prevent high levels of acids: could cause gi distress. Pare(cid:374)ts are the child"s first teacher: modeling self-regulation, child will take on their norm. Introduce foods slowly: as they get older, move past unsafe finger foods, there should be a wide variety. Pleasant mealtimes: mealtime should be fun, be socially aware and part of healthy routine in a pleasant atmosphere.
