What are factors that influence teen food choices? What are the effects of those choices?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Teens face pressures of peer, increased independence, establishing their identities, increased responsibilities (work, sports, school) etc. Factors-body image, can lead to disordered eating to lose weight, gain muscle. Athletics and physical performance-restricted or unbalanced diets in hopes of improving performance or achieving certain wt. can have lasting effects. (lower bone density). Substance use-diets of alcohol abusers are poor and metabolize nutrients differently /have increased needs , malnutrition and growth stunting can result, drugs -cocaine (overrides desire to eat), smoking decreases appetite, marijuana (increases snacking)
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It is important that the counselor develop a _______________ with the patient that enables careful examination of nutrition problems to establish goals and plans.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Why is appetite suppressed after intense exercise?
a. Thirst overpowers the desire for food and water is satiating. b. The elevated blood lactate level antagonizes ghrelin. c. Glucose and fatty acids are abundant in the blood. d. Exercise causes smell and taste to be suppressed for at least one hour. e. Leptin secretion increases during workouts.
Which of the following is NOT among the characteristics of vitamin B12 nutrition in older people?
a. The RDA is the same as for younger adults b. Older adults are advised to obtain most of their vitamin B12 from fortified foods and supplements c. Up to 30% of those over 50 years of age are at risk of vitamin B12 deficiency due to atrophic gastritis d. The DRI Committee recommends that older people increase their meat intake to provide adequate vitamin B12
Which is NOT a common mealtime challenge with preschoolers?
A. food jags B. picky eating C. refusing to eat D. pica