- The first stage of gestation, during which rapid __________ occurs is known as the blastogenic stage.
__________________ occurs from about week two through the eighth week and is called the embryonic stage. The fetal stage occurs from week nine to the end of the pregnancy and is a period of ____________ .
All pregnancies are divided into three equal time periods, known as trimesters, each lasting approximately 13-14 weeks. A baby born after the thirty seventh week of pregnancy is considered full term.
2. Name three strategies used to manage the symptoms of constipation during pregnancy.
3. Prior to delivery, hormones prepare the breast for milk production.
______________ is a hormone secreted by the pituitary gland for milk production.
As the baby suckles oxytocin stimulates the _________ and the letdown reflux to secrete milk.
During the first few days following birth colostrum, which is high in protein and ____________, is secreted. This helps protect the intestinal health of the infant.
4. Human milk or formula should meet the total nutrient needs for the first six months of life.
Both are rich in fat to provide a concentrated source of calories and for ___________ and nervous system development.
Arachidonic and ___________________ acid are long chain fatty acids essential for brain and eye development.
Solid foods can be introduced at 6 months of age. A new food should be introduced at the rate of one per ________ to check for allergies.
5. Name three common feeding problems that occur among preschoolers.
6. During growth spurts adolescents have increased need for ___________ for bone formation and ________ to prevent anemia.
A typical diet is also low in zinc, fat soluble vitamins and folate.
Teenagers should moderate their intake of fast food, sugar laden snacks and sugary beverages and focus on ____________ food choices from the five food groups.
The media, peer pressure, concern over appearance and exertion of independence all affect their food choices.
7. The increased incidence of overweight/obese children and teens and poor diet habits has resulted in all the following for this age group except:
a. Low bone mass
b. Acne
c. Hypertension
d. Type 2 Diabetes
The increased incidence of overweight/obese children and teens and poor diet habits has resulted in all the following for this age group except:
a. Osteoporosis
b. Hypertension
c. Cardiovascular disease
d. Type 1 Diabetes
8. What is DETERMINE? And what is it used for?
9. The rate at which we age is influenced by several factors including lifestyle, ___________ and heredity.
________and physiological changes that are an expected part of aging such as increased fatty tissue, high blood pressure and declining bone and lean body mass is referred to as usual aging.
Individuals who make wise diet and lifestyle choices can decrease the risk for disease and age- related decline of functions occur at a slower rate. This is called _____________ aging.
10. Why is it important for older adults to consume adequate amounts of fluid? What are some of the symptoms of inadequate fluid intake?
