Exam 12: The Life Cycle Conception Through the Later Years

In general, the ability of the elderly to function well varies from person to person and depends on several factors. What "life advantages" seem to contribute to good physical and mental health in later years?

Bathing, dressing, and feeding oneself are examples of activities of daily living self-care activities.

Provide recommendations for helping children to make healthy food choices when the choices become theirs to make.

As an age-related consequence, reduced gastric acidity impairs absorption of food-bound vitamin B₁₂.

A woman who needs 2,000 calories daily to satisfy her energy needs can expect to consume _____ calories per day in the second trimester of her pregnancy.

Recommendations for ____ intake for infants are seven times greater per pound of body weight than those for an adult male.

The 2010 Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act established new standards for school meals based on recommendations from a panel of experts convened by the Institute of Medicine and the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans .

Which statement is correct concerning protein intake by pregnant women?

Television viewing has been shown to be a contributing factor in childhood obesity.

Schools participating in the National School Lunch and/or School Breakfast programs are required to develop a school wellness policy to promote a healthy lifestyle in their students.

Weight gain should be lowest during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Jan is a new mother and feels like her toddler rarely eats healthy foods. Mealtime seems to be a constant struggle for Jan and her son. Name 6 suggestions you could give her to improve this situation.

Vignette #1 Maya and Bob have been married for 5 years, have graduated from college, and have decided to start a family. Maya's mother gives her a book, How to Have a Successful Pregnancy . Bob and Maya are eager to start reading the book and give their baby the best start in life possible. Let's see how much you already know by answering the following questions. Maya takes Accutane (isotretinoin) for acne and hopes to continue using it during her pregnancy. What advice would you give her?

The bifidus factor supports ____.

How many weeks is a typical pregnancy?

Which aspect of Bella's lifestyle should she probably consider changing in order to grow old healthfully?

The fiber recommendation for the older adult population is 21 to 38 grams per day.

A minimum of 2 to 4 servings of fruits and vegetables daily is recommended for reducing the risk of chronic diseases and their complications.

Vignette #2 Juan and Rosa are in their late 20s, and both have parents who are experiencing a loss of vitality. Juan's mom has a curved back, and Rosa's mother is obese. Juan's dad has developed depression and Rosa's father has macular degeneration. Juan and Rosa have many questions about how to avoid these conditions in their future if possible. Let's answer these questions to see if we can help them. Juan is overweight already and Rosa is concerned that if he doesn't lose weight he will eventually have heart disease. What steps should Juan take to minimize this risk?