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1  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth The Life Cycle: Conception through the Later Years Chapter 11

2  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Pregnancy: Nutrition for the Future Nutritional needs of pregnant women Maternal weight gain Low-birthweight (LBW) infants

3  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Pregnancy: Nutrition for the Future Practices to avoid Pica Dieting Smoking Alcohol Other drugs Herbal products Lead & mercury

4  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Pregnancy: Nutrition for the Future Common nutrition-related problems of pregnancy Morning sickness Constipation Hypertensionin pregnancy Pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH) Preeclampsia & eclampsia Diabetes Gestational diabetes

5  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Pregnancy: Nutrition for the Future Adolescent pregnancy Nutrition of the breastfeeding mother

6  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Healthy Infants Milk for the infant: breastfeeding Contraindications to breastfeeding Feeding formula Supplements for the infant Food for the infant

7  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Healthy Infants Nutrition-related problems of infancy Iron deficiency Food allergies

8  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Early & Middle Childhood Growth & nutrient needs of children Other factors that influence childhood nutrition

9  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Early & Middle Childhood Nutrition-related problems of childhood Overweight & obesity Iron-deficiency anemia High blood cholesterol

10  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth The Importance of Teen Nutrition Nutrient needs of adolescents Nutrition-related problems of adolescents Undernutrition Iron-deficiency anemia Low calcium intakes High blood cholesterol

11  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth The Importance of Teen Nutrition Nutrition-related problems of adolescents Dental caries Eating disorders

12  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Nutrition in Later Life Demographic trends & aging Healthy adults Aging & nutrition status Nutritional needs & intakes Nutrition-related problems of older adults Sources of nutritional assistance

13  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Choosing a Vitamin-Mineral Supplement Most healthy children & adults can obtain needed nutrients from foods Groups of people who can benefit from supplements Choosing a supplement Price is not an indication of quality USP symbol 100%-150% or < of vitamins & minerals Childproof containers if children present

14  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Looking Ahead & Growing Old Prepare for old age early in life Life advantages Contribute to good physical & mental health in later years

15  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Meals for One Stock the pantry & fridge with wholesome basics Utilize frozen food; repackage in individual servings yourself Buy produce in season Substitute healthy snacks when too tired to cook a meal Cook enough of a one-dish meal to last a few days

16  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Medicinal Herbs The herbals industry in the U.S. Popularity of herbals Dietary Supplement Health Education Act (DSHEA) National Center for Complementary & Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) Guidelines for choosing & using herbal supplements

17  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Osteoporosis--The Silent Stalker of the Bones Reasons for greater prevalence in women than men Bone loss Pelvis & spine Injuries & complications

18  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Osteoporosis--The Silent Stalker of the Bones Risk factors Age Gender Age-related decline in hormones Abnormal absence of menstrual periods (estrogen deficiency) Family history

19  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Osteoporosis--The Silent Stalker of the Bones Risk factors Race & ethnic background Body build Sedentary lifestyle Smoking & alcohol Medical conditions Diet Bone-healthy: calcium, vitamin D

20  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Osteoporosis--The Silent Stalker of the Bones Choosing a calcium supplement Diagnosis - bone density test Drug treatments Estrogen replacement therapy Designer estrogens Biphosphonates Calcitonin & parathyroid hormone

21  2010 Cengage-Wadsworth Osteoporosis--The Silent Stalker of the Bones Prevention Maximize peak bone mass Moderate alcohol intake & avoid tobacco Exercise regularly Discuss with health care provider


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