NUTR 2050 Chapter Notes - Chapter 10: Iron-Deficiency Anemia, Body Fat Percentage, World Health Organization

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Chapter 10: school age children (textbook pages 306-329 & lecture unit 10) School aged children are between the ages of 5 12 years old. The term school age is also interchangeable with middle childhood and preadolescence * Nutrition plays a crucial role in the development of children at this stage of life. Adequate nutrition ensures that children reach their full potential in terms of growth, development and health. Both ends of the spectrum in terms of weight are seen at this age (under & over weight) Nutrition problems can occur during this stage ex: iron deficiency anemia, undernutrition and dental caries. The prevalence of obesity during this stage is rising. Eating disorders can begin to be detected at this stage (usually not much younger than 9/10 years old) The environment in which a child lives can largely impact their health status & nutrition. School age stage is important for growth, but not as important as infancy or adolescence.

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