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Nutrition- Life Cycle Nutrition

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Placenta
Organ of fetal/maternal tissue that supplies nutrient/oxygen to fetus
Lactogenesis
Onset of milk production stimulated by suckling
Adolescence
Maturation of Reproductive Organs
Periconceptional
Prenatal Development 0-2 Weeks, zygote
1st Trimester
Conception to end of week 13
Maternal Carb Intake
Carb 45-65%
Neural Tube
Birth defect affecting spinal cord or brain
2nd Trimester
Week 14 to end of week 26
Fetal Programming
__ __ during prenatal period can cause poor growth and has long-term health effects
40 weeks (+/- 2 Weeks)
Average length of Pregnancy
1-6 Month Postpartum
26 oz milk per day, Time Period
Life Expectancy
Average number of years a person can expect to live
Life Span
Maximum number of years a particular species has remained alive
(Composition of )Human Milk
Proteins,Lipids-DHAmCholesterol, Carbs-lactose,oligosaccharides, enzymes, lactoferrin
Birth Defects (cause...)
___ negative effects caused by genetics, environment, lifestyle
Cell Turnover
Process of cell formation & breakdown
Embryonic
___ stage. Prenatal Development 2-8 Weeks, structure of organs
infancy childhood adolescence
Highest rates of growth occur during ___ ___ ___
Prolactin
Hormone stimulates secretory cells in mammary glands to synthesize milk
Birth Defect
Abnormality related to structure or function impairment
600 micrograms (folic acid)
Folic Acid intake during Pregnancy
Gestational Age
___ ____ Full=37-42/ Preterm= < 37 Weeks
Teratogens
Substances disrupt normal cell growth/development: alcohol, drugs, infections, radiation
Human Milk
Contains colostrum, eliminates meconium, immune benefits, promotes GI tract development
American Academy of Pediatrics
The __ __ __ says to nurse babies 8-12 times per day
Nutrient Shortage (in womb)
___ ___ cause negative changes in structure or function of organs and tissues
Maternal Vitamin Intake
Vitamin A 3,000 micrograms, Iron 27 mg, Vegans: B12 B6 iron calcium zinc
Oxytocin
Hormone causes myoepithelial cells to contract
Maternal Fat Intake
Fat 20-35%
Hyperplasia
Increase in NUMBER of cells
Under 5.8 lbs
Low Birth Weight (is considered under ___ lbs)
6-12 months
20 oz milk per day
Hypertrophy
Increase in SIZE of cells
Maternal Protein Intake
Protein 10-35%
Fetal Period
Prenatal Development 8-38 Weeks,
3rd Trimester
Week 27 to end of pregnancy
Smoking (increases...)
___ Increases risk of preterm infant, low brith weight, miscarriage
(Functions of) Placenta
Transfers nutrients, hormones, oxygen, Remove metabolic wastes
USDA Maternal Intake
Increased amounts of Folate, Folic Acid, Heme iron, iron absorption, calcium,
Senescence
__ are characteristic physical changes associated with aging
Longevity
Life expectancy at birth

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