Childhood Nutrition

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Childhood Nutrition

• FCS 2472C
• M. Burns, PhD, RD

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Nutrition for Children

• Age 2 until puberty
• Growth patterns
• Slow and steady
• 5-6 lbs/yr
• Growth charts are used to plot growth and to
  determine nutritional adequacies.

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Food For Thought

• How do eating habits learned in childhood
  affect eating habits during adulthood?

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Nutritional Needs

• Typical childs diet is comparable to adults.
• Energy and protein needs
• Decrease per kg BW with age
• No differences between males and females
• Fat decreases to 30 kcals

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Nutritional Needs

• Vitamin D - calcium absorption
• Iron - anemia most common deficiency during
  childhood
• Calcium - bone development
• Supplements
• Food Guide Pyramid

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Factors Influencing Intake

• Family environment
• Television viewing
• Peers
• Picky eaters
• Food jag

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Just a Taste

• What are some typical eating habits of
  adolescents?