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FN 235 ch 16 final
life cycle
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Nutrition
Undergraduate 3
03/17/2014

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Teratogen
Definition
substance that causes birth defects
like alcohol and illegal drugs
can include: smoking, caffeine, medications some herb and supplements
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Important micronutrients during pregnancy
Definition
Folate, iodine, calcium, iron, sodium, zinc, vitamin: A, C, D, B12
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Pregnancy and dieting
Definition
undernourished mom more likely to give birth to low- birth baby weight
should not diet bc could deprive fetus of critical nutrients
requirement for all nutrients increases during pregnancy
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Benefits of breastfeeding
Definition
good nutrition, protection from allergies & infections
assist mom in weight loss, suppresses ovulation,cost efficient and bonding
Colostrum: milk produced that's rich in proteins,antibodies, vitamins & minerals.
Oxytocin:movement of milk
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SOD antioxidant
Definition
requires copper and zinc
catalyzes removal of superoxide radicals by converting them from damage cell memb, fatty acids and other
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Fluoride
Definition
important in bone and tooth structure, promotes deposition of Ca and phosphorous
more resistant to cavity formation
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Change in Body composition in older adults
Definition
lots of drugs affect nutrients
depression(reduce food intake)
anorexia of aging-loss of appetite w/ illness
arthritis;interfere w/ food prep
bowel&bladder regulat: increased risk of UTI, chronic constipation, need more fiber and fluids
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Vitamin & mineral requirement for old adults
Definition
Ca, Mg, folate, iron Zinc
Vitamin: D, B6,B12
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Physiology trends of older adults
Definition
add fat, lose lean body mass
reduced muscle & skeletal strength
declined defense mechanism
decline in taste and smell
GI: reduced acid secretion, motility, impaired absorption of nutrients
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Fetal need for iron
Definition
increased need for red blood cells, increases need for iron, increases in 3rd trimester,anemia common during preg
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Gestational Diabetes
Definition
insufficient insulin production/insulin resistance that increase blood glucose levels
7% of pregnancies,revolve after birth occurs
risk of delivering large baby
uncontrolled blood glucose, lead to preeclampsia(hypertension)
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Preeclampsia
Definition
7-8% pregnancies, fatal if left untreated
deficiencies in vit C, E, Mg increase risk
treated: managing bp, bed rest,
only cure is child birth, bp goes back to normal 1 day after birth
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Infants should not eat
Definition
foods they can choke on, corn syrup or honey, goats milk,cow mile
Lg qt. of fruit juice, too much salt or sugar, Too much breast milk,formula or water
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Folate in Pregnancy
Definition
required for cell division
critical in 1st 28 days for development of neural tube(becomes brain &spinal cord)
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