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Special Topics in Nutrition
The Life Span
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Prenatal Period
Infancy
Childhood
Adolescence
Adulthood
Prenatal Period
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Responsibility = Mother
Concern of good nutrition should begin
before pregnancy.
Teen Pregnancy
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Poor eating habits= low birth weight
Need added nutrients for both themselves
and the fetus.
Guidelines for Pregnant Women
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See a Health Professional
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Obstetrician
Certified Nurse Midwife
Choose a low-fat, nutrient-dense diet,
high in protein, vitamins and minerals
Boost calories slightly
Pick foods rich in FOLATE
Drink 8 glasses of water a day!
Pregnancy and Weight Gain
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Healthy weight gain = 25-35 pounds
Twins = 35-40
***Could vary***
Infancy
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Feeding Newborns
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Breast Feeding
Right amount/type of fat
 Easier to digest
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Bottle-feeding
Adding Solid food…
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After the first four to six months, solid
foods can be introduced.
Try one at a time!
Childhood
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Food portions should be small
During growth spurts –may eat more than
usual
Young children need 2 cups of milk daily
Adolescence
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Next to infancy, the second most rapid
growth period of life is the one you are
going through now– adolescence.
Increased need for almost all nutrients
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Physical and psychological changes
Adulthood
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Require fewer calories
Still need full share of nutrients
Stay active
Stress
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Not everyone finds the same situations
stressful
Positive Events can be stressful
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Dating
Receiving an award
Having a baby, etc.
Stress can cause…
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Headaches
Backaches
Other physical symptoms
Special Eating Plans
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High Cholesterol
High blood pressure
Diabetes
HIV/AIDS
Food Allergy
Food Intolerance
Eating Disorders
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Anorexia Nervosa
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Binge Eating
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Self-starvation
Large amounts of food
Bulimia Nervosa
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Binge eating then purging
Effects of Anorexia
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Lowered heart rate, body temperature,
constipation, lowered blood pressure and
lowered breathing rate.
5-20% die from this disorder
Effects of Binge Eating Disorder
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Causes weight gain
High blood pressure, high cholesterol
levels, heart disease, diabetes, gallbladder
disease
Effects of Bulimia
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Damages the esophagus, teeth, gums
Constant sore throats
Irregular heart beats, can lead to heart
failure
Causes of Eating Disorders
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Psychological factors
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Relationships
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Ridicule of weight
Abused
Body Image
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Food to cope with emotions
Unrealistic images of body shape/weight
Chemistry
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Chemical imbalances in the brain
Much is till to be learned in this area.
What can be done?
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Medical Nutrition therapy
Behavioral therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Family therapy
Drug therapy