ECS*1020 Final: Nutrition exam review
14 Apr 2016
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Progressive increase in muscular strength, motor coordination and stamina. Body composition & body shape adiposity rebound (bmi rebound) between 6 6. 3 years. Impact on attention span and ability to learn: energy glucose, total. Missed nutrients not made up for at lunch & dinner. More likely to perform poorly in tasks requiring concentration shorter attention spans achieve lower test scores late or absent more often than well-fed peers. Breakfast intake no canadian guidelines for b"fast programs in u. s. , breakfast programs associated with: Children who eat school breakfast consume less fat, more magnesium, vitamin c, and folate during the day. Schools that participate in such programs have observed improved: academic, behavioral, emotional, and social functioning of students. Along with lower tardiness and absentee rates. Attention deficit / hyperactivity disorder (adhd) vs hyper behaviour. 3-5% of young children inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity can delay growth, lead to academic failure, cause major behavioural problems. No connection with food allergies or sugar.
