Exam 14: Nutrients That Promote Growth and Regulate Body Functions Proteins, Vitamins, Minerals, and Water

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Describe the roles that water plays in the body.

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Water performs critical functions in the body. It regulates internal body temperature, it is a major component of every body cell and fluid, and it plays an important role in transporting wastes out of the body.

promotes bone and blood formation by improving the absorption of calcium and iron.

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Iron deficiency anemia is common in the post six-month-old infant and the toddler. Why does this happen? What food sources should be served to correct this problem?

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Infants and toddlers often resist the transition from milk to iron-rich or iron-enriched solid foods. They may be reluctant to accept these foods because of their taste, texture, or difficulty to chew. Iron-enriched cereals are the best iron-source food to first introduce to this age group. Other iron-fortified grain products, such as breads and crackers fortified with iron, are also ideal finger foods for toddlers.

The production, storage, and release of energy from carbohydrates and fats depend upon the availability of calcium and sodium.

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Vitamins:

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The body's water requirements can be met through beverage intake (including water), solid foods, and :

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Macaroni and cheese is an example of a protein.

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Grain products are enriched with folacin to reduce the incidence of neural tube defects.

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Vitamins influence the way in which minerals and protein are used in the body.

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Children are often deficient in vitamins A and C because of their refusal to eat and .

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A lack of adequate iron in children's diet can lead to:

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Infants and toddlers rarely experience a calcium deficiency because they consume generous amounts of milk.

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A child who follows a lacto-ovo vegetarian diet would not consume eggs or dairy products.

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Vitamin C promotes bone and tooth formation by improving collagen development and calcium absorption.

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Briefly explain how a child can obtain adequate dietary protein if they don't include any meat in their meals.

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Amino acids that are produced in the body are called .

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Physical activity calcium absorption.

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Healthy neuromuscular function requires the presence of vitamins B and .

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is a mineral that is essential for strong tooth enamel formation and resistance to decay.

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Amino acids that cannot be supplied by the body are called:

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