Health Sciences 2700A/B Chapter Notes -Oral Rehydration Therapy, Thyroid, Dual Representation
15 Apr 2014
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Genes influence growth by controlling the bodies production of hormones. Pituitary gland: at the base of the brain, played critical role by releasing two hormones that induce growth. Growth hormone: necessary for development of all body tissues except the central nervous system. Child lacking gh will only reach a height of 4 feet; however injections of gh catch up to normal growth rate. Preschoolers appetite decline because their growth slows down. Preschoolers compensate by not eating a lot at one meal and eating more at another. Repeated exposure to a new food enhances acceptance of the food. Bribes cause children to like the healthy foods less and the treats more. Children in na & developing countries lack access to sufficient high-quality food. Children poorly fed, disease interacts with malnutrition in a vicious spiral, with potentially severe consequences. Poor diet depresses the body"s immune system, making the child more susceptible to disease.
