HNFE 2014 Lecture Notes - Lecture 10: Healthy People Program, World Health Organization, Stunted Growth
16 Jul 2016
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1 year (12 months) to 3 years (36 months) 3 years to 5 years (up to kindergarten) We need to address how nutritional demands relate to: Recall the birth weight triples within the first year: example: 8 to 24 lbs. By 2 years old, the same child would weigh 72 lbs! In reality, the body wt. is closer to 27. 5-28. 5 lbs by 2 yo. Cns: dramatic increase in vocabulary from average of . Increase in language skills help toddler express needs and wants. 12 mos, crawling upstairs by 15 mos, running with stiff legs by 18 mos, riding tricycle by 36 mos. Required for self feeding: refined pincer grasp at 12 mos; using spoon more skillfully by 1 to 2 years. Brain/cns: change in focus from self to socializing more (parallel playing to more. Psychological aspects of feeding relationship and eating behavior. Goal: optimal nutrition status to reach full potential in health and development.
