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Nutrition
Test III- Consider clinical nut.Ballard pp
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10/17/2009

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Term
Anencephaly
Definition
Absence of a major portion of the brain and skull
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Atrophic gingivitis
Definition
A condition charcterized by redness, pain, and wasting of the gingival tissue owing to local and systemic causes
Term
FAS
Definition
Term
FASD
Definition
Term
Gravida
Definition
Pregnant women
Term
Nutritional insult
Definition
Deficiency or excessive amounts of specific nutrients
Term
Oral Dysesthesia?
Definition
Term
Pre-eclampsia
Definition

Usually occurs after the 20th week

Development of hypertension as a result of pregnancy

Term
Pica
Definition
Abnormal consumption of specific food and nonfood substances such as dirt, clay, starch, or ice; occurs more frequently during pregnancy
Term
Thromboembolism
Definition
Plug or clot in a blood vessel formed by coagulation of blood
Term
What is considered full term for an infant?
Definition
39-41 weeks
Term
What is concidered pre-term?
Definition
<37 weeks
Term
What is the minimum weight of a healthly baby born between the 39 and 41week?
Definition
6lbs
Term
What is concidered a low birth weight?
Definition
5.5lbs
Term
What 4 things help insure the health of an infant?
Definition
  • Mothers health prior to pregnancy
  • Appropriate weight gain throughout pregnancy
  • Adequate intake of essential nutrients throughout pregnancy
  • Correct eating habits
Term
Name 3 possible side effects of babies born pre-term or low birth weight
Definition
  • increased chance of abnormalities
  • Possible mortality
  • Mental slowness
Term
What is the idea age to have a child?
Definition
Between 18 and 35
Term
Name 3 things that could effect the healthy outcome of a child?
Definition

Age of Mom (18-35)

Eating Habits (Pica)

Pre-conception health (weight, stress, ect)

Term
What 4 things that the Mother could ingest that might have a neg effect on the child?
Definition
  1. Artificial sweeteners
  2. Non-pasteurized products
  3. Raw foods
  4. Soft and Homemade cheeses
Term

Delayed tooth erpution increased caries susceptibility; dysfunctional salivary glands are all signs of deficience of protein during pregnancy.

 

T/F

Definition
True
Term
What are 5 signs a child might show if its mother had a vit A def during pregnancy?
Definition
  1. Disturbed keratin eruption
  2. Increased enamel hypoplasia
  3. Increased caries susceptibility
  4. Decreased epithelial tissue development
  5. Dysfunction of tooth morphogenesis
Term
What are 2 signs a child might show if its mother had a vit D def during pregnancy?
Definition

Poor calcifcation

pitting

Term
What are 2 signs a child might show if its mother had a Calcium/phosphorus def during pregnancy?
Definition

Decreased Ca concentration

Hypoplastic defects

Term
What are  signs a child might show if its mother had a ascorbic acid def during pregnancy?
Definition
  1. Distrubtion of collagen matrix of dentin
  2. Alteration of pulp
Term
What sign would a child show if its mother had a Fl,iron,zinic def during her pregnancy?
Definition
Increased risk of caries
Term
What sign would a child show if its mother had a iodine def during her pregnancy?
Definition
delayed tooth eruption
Term
What mineral might a mother have lacked during her pregnancy if her child shows signs of hypoplasia of the enamel?
Definition
Magnesium
Term
According to IOM what is the correct wieght gain throughout a pregnancy?
Definition
1lb per week starting at the 2nd trimester and going through the 3rd trimester
Term
What is the correct amount of weight gain throughout a pregnancy?
Definition
25 -35lbs
Term
When does pregnancy gingivitis usually apprear?
Definition
2nd trimester
Term
When does tooth development begin?
Definition
6wk of gestation
Term
What is the kilocal increases during the 2nd/3rd trimester?
Definition

340kilocal per day for the 2nd trimester

452kilocal per day for the 3rd trimester

Term
What is the folate requirement for a pregnant women?
Definition
600um/day
Term
How much Ca should a pregnant women have?
Definition
1300um/day
Term
By how much should parrego women increase her protein intake?
Definition
By 1 3oz serving
Term
What is WIC
Definition
Supplemental nutriention program for women, children and infants
Term
What are some signs of a child with fetal alcohol syndrome?
Definition
  1. Small head circumference
  2. flattened nasal bridge
  3. epicanthal fold
  4. microphthalmia
  5. low set ears
  6. small midface
  7. indistinct philtrum
  8. thin upper lip
  9. small jaw
Term
How long does a babies nutrition come exclusively from breastmilk?
Definition
 The first 4-6 months of life
Term
When does soft food get added to a babies diet?
Definition
Around 6 months of age
Term
At what age does a baby stop taking breastmilk?
Definition
Approx 12months
Term
How much more fluid should lactating women comsume daily?
Definition
4 cups
Term
What nutrients effect OCA?
Definition
  • Folate
  • vit B
  • Zinc
  • Magnesium
Term
What vit def are seen in women taking OCA?
Definition
vit B6 and B12
Term

OCA can cause depression and impair glucose tolerance?

 

T/F

Definition
TRUE
Term
What hormones decrease during menopause and perimenopause?
Definition
Estrogen and Progesterone
Term
What should you talk to you patient about who might be going through menopause?
Definition

 

 

Quality of dietary choices

         -Adequate intake of fruits, vegetables and grains

         -Adequate amounts of Ca, magnesium, vits D and K,

Weight maintenance

Dietary guidelines for reducing risk of CHD and cancer

Xerostomia

 

 

Term
Non-nutritive sucking
Definition
Sucking on objects that do not provide nutrition (pacifier, fingers)
Term
Innate
Definition
Inborn
Term

EEC

Early childhood caries

Definition
  • Correct name
  • early rampant tooth decay associated with inapprpriate feeding practices
  • Associated with inappropriate feeding practices
  • Indication - smooth surface caries in children younger than 3 years
  • Weigh less ideal weight for height and age
Term

SECC

Severe early childhood caries

Definition
early rampant tooth decay associated with inapprpriate feeding practices
Term

BBTD

Baby bottle tooth decay

Definition
early rampant tooth decay associated with inapprpriate feeding practices
Term
What % of kilocal should come from protein in an infants diet?
Definition
No more than 20%
Term
What % of kilocal come from fat in an infants diet?
Definition
50%
Term
At what age should you discontinue infant formula?
Definition
1yr
Term
You should provide fortified Milk up to what age?
Definition
age 2
Term
What are some benefits of breast feeding?
Definition
  1. Contains living cells, hormones, active enzymes and antibodies
  2. Helps protect again infections by destroying bacteria, viruses and parasites
  3. Helps prevent allergies, if done for > 4 months
Term
When is feeding on demand OK?
Definition
Up until 6months of age
Term
When is it Ok to introduce fruit juice?
Definition
After 6 months of age
Term
When is it generally OK to introduce solids from a spoon?
Definition
6-8 months of age
Term
List 6 possible allergy causing foods for young babies
Definition
  1. Cow's milk and associated products
  2. Eggs
  3. Peanuts, tree nuts
  4. Wheat
  5. Soy
  6. Fish and shellfish
Term
What types of food should be introduced after one year?
Definition
  • Cucumbers
  • Onions,
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
Term
What type of supplement should be offered to babies who are just ingesting formula?
Definition

Vitamin D - first 2 months

Term
What 2 things should be avoided when giving formula?
Definition
  • NEVER add fluoride supplements to milk
  • Avoid recommending sugar-free foods
Term
When should night time breast feeding stop?
Definition
As soon as the firtst tooth erupts
Term
What could you suggest to new parents to avoid ECC?
Definition
  1. Show parents how to wipe gingiva with soft cloth
  2. How the oral bacteria is spread
  3. Use of fluoride - water and toothpaste
  4. Child using a cup
  5. Visiting the dentist
Term
What are the chances of having a baby with a cleft lip/palate?
Definition
1/1000
Term
What could cause a baby to be born with a cleft lip/palate?
Definition
  • Drugs
  • Heredity
  • Lack of folic acid
Term
What should be known about feeding a baby with Cleft lip/palate?
Definition
  • May have nasal regurgitation, excessive air intake and frequent burping with feeding
  • High risk for developmental delays and dental abnormalities
Term
How can the height of a child tell how tall they will be as adult? 
Definition

One-half adult height is achieved by 2.5-3 years

Term
What are some frequent deficiencies is children of low SES?
Definition
Iron. zinc, calcium, vit D
Term
What negative side effect could large amounts of milk effect?
Definition
Decrease iron absorption
Term
What is the rule of thumb when trying to how much food to determine feed?
Definition
  • Until age 6, 1 TBSP of vegetables, fruit or meat per year of life
  • Encourage consumption of vitamin D and calcium-rich foods
Term
What are the chances of developing diabetes in the 21st century?
Definition
1 in 3
Term
What % of children 5 - 10 years old will have at least one risk factor of heart disease?
Definition
60%
Term
Anosmia
Definition

 

Loss of smell

Term
Atrophic gastritis
Definition

Chronic stomach inflammation

 

Diminished  hydrochloric acid production

May affect absorption of calcium, iron and vitamin B12

 

Term
Dysphagia
Definition

difficulty in swallowing

Term
Functional foods
Definition
foods or dietary components that may provide a health benefit beyond basic nutrition.
Term
Homeostatic mechanisms
Definition
  • Homeostatic mechanisms -indicate the body's ability to correct imbalances
  • Affected by chronic illness, fever, infection, diarrhea, medications
Term
Hypogeusia
Definition
Loss of taste
Term
Incontinence
Definition
The loss of bladder control causing urine leakage is a common but treatable problem
Term
Nocturia
Definition
the awakening from sleep at night to pass urine
Term
Sarcopenia
Definition
reduction of skeletal muscle mass and replacement by fat
Term
Most common nutritional disorder?
Definition

Obesity

more common in women than men

Term
What are some concerns with xerostomia?
Definition
  • Compromises processing of foods and use of nutrients
  • Causes chewing and swallowing difficulties
  • Increases risk of oral disease
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