NUTRIENTS THAT ASSIST WITH TISSUE SYNTHESIS

Vitamin A B-complex Vitamin D Calcium Magnesium Protein

NUTRIENTS THAT REPAIR

Protein Vitamin C Iron Zinc Copper Selenium

BENEFITS OF CHEWY AND CRUNCHY FOODS IN DIET

Stimulate saliva production

Exercise periodontal ligaments

Increase bone density surrounding the tooth

BENEFITS OF GOOD NUTRITION ON PERIODTAL DISEASE

Helps tissues resist infection

Strengthens and maintains epithelial barrier Promotes the repair of damaged tissues

STAGES OF THE LIFECYCLE

Prenatal-fetal Infant-birth : 12 months Toddler : 1-4 years Child : 5-12 years Teenager : 13-19 years Young Adult : 20-50 years Older Adult : 51 years and older

NEURAL TUBE DEFECTS

Spina bifida : embryonic of fusion of one or more vertebral arches Malformation of the brain and skull Anencephaly : absence of bones of the cranial vault and cerebral and cerebella hemispheres Encephalocele : gap in the skull with herniation of the brain

FOODS RICH IN FOLATE

Dark-green leafy vegetables Citrus fruit and juices Fortified cereal Broccoli Asparagus legumes Beans Peas Nuts

Sweets : 40% Salty : 33% Spicy : 17% Sour : 10%

TOOTH DEVELOPMENT TOOTH TIME OF FORMATION Primary incisors 4-5 mo in utero Primary molar 5-6 mo in utero Permanent central incisors 3-4 mo Permanent lateral incisors 10-12 mo(3-4 mo mandible)

Permanent canine 4-5 mo Permanent premolar 1½ - 2½ yr Permanent first molar At birth Permanent second molar 2½ - 3 yr

High cholesterol levels have been noted in children as young as 2 years old.

Pediatricians recommend that fat intake be kept around 30% of total daily calories intake up to the age of 5 years.

HEALTHY SNACK SUGGESTIONS

• Sliced apples, pears, peaches, and grapes • Silvers of carrots or celery with dip• Bagels topped with peanut butter, smashed fruit, or cream cheese• Soft taco rolls filled with leftover meat• Yogurt • Small crustless sandwiches • Popcorn• Peanut butter or cheese on crackers • English muffin pizzas• Tortillas with bean dip

SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPLICATIONS OF FOOD

When you think of being sick, do think of a special food? When you feel happy and successful, do you reach for a certain food? What foods remind you of being with friends? What is your all-time favorite food? When feel sad, do you reach for a particular food?

GROWTH AND NUTRIENT NEEDS FOR MALES AND FEMALES

MALES FEMALES Maximum linear growth is hit at 15 Maximum linear growth is hit at 13 Eat twice as much as females of same age Interested in achieving a slender figure through calorie reduction

2,500 cal for ages 11-14 2,500 cal for ages 11- 18 3,000 cal for ages 15-18 Need more iron because of monthly blood loss