Portage BIOD121 Module 6 Problem Set Latest 2021 May

BIOD121 Essentials in Nutrition

Module 6 Problem Set

Question 1Describe in your own words one physiological factor of aging.

Question 2List and briefly describe in your own words the three stages of gestation.

Question 3What is the “compression of morbidity?”

Question 4All of the following are common during pregnancy and pose minimal risk to mom or baby when managed with some dietary interventions except:

Question 5There is a screening tool for the nutrition of the elderly called DETERMINE.  What does each letter in the acronym DETERMINE mean?

Question 6What are two fatty acids essential for the brain and eye development of newborns?

Question 7List two nutritional concerns for school age children, some likely causes, and remedies.

Question 8Challenges of feeding preschoolers include all of the following except:

  High taste sensitivity

  Frequent snacks

  Increased appetite

  Small stomachs

 Question 9List one of the three nutrition concerns for preschoolers outlined in this module and what steps can be taken to remedy the situation.

Question 10Describe in your own words one psychosocial factor of aging.

Question 11List three foods that should not be given to a child under one year of age.  Give the reason not to provide the food to the child after each item listed.

Question 12Describe the difference between successful and usual aging.

Question 13Discuss in your own words the recommended foods for newborns through one year of age.  Be sure to include the methods by which new foods are introduced.

Question 14What is colostrum?

Question 15All of the following are true of nutrient needs of older adults except:

  Fluid consumption is adequate

  Most consume excess sodium

  Vitamin D is often deficient

  Quality is more important than quantity

Question 16What are common mineral deficiencies in the diets of school age children?