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What are various methods of dietary assessment?
Dietary assessments can be done using surveys, surveillance, screening, or
interventions. An example is the Healthy Eating Index (HEI). The HEI can be used to
“determine baseline data” (Nnakwe, 2017, pg 375). Another example would be the
Anthropometric Measurements, Biochemical Parameters, Clinical Evaluation, Dietary
History, and Functional Assessment (ABCDs). Dietary assessments are important
because they help determine an individual's nutritional levels.
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What are the main nutrition-related concerns during childhood and adolescence?
A nutrient-related concern that occurs during childhood and adolescence is due to the
lack of certain nutrients, such as calcium, iron, zinc, vitamin B6, and vitamin A (Nnakwe,
2017, pg 309). This can lead to anemia, dental cavities, high blood pressure, obesity,
and diabetes to name a few. It is important for children to eat an array of foods so that
they can meet their nutritional goals and develop appropriately.
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What are the effects of TV on children’s health outcomes?
It is reported that children who watch more television are likely to consume unhealthy
food. They are also exposed to advertisements that focus on food that have very little
nutritional value and high in sugars. They “consume an average of 6 percent more of
their total daily energy intake from meats; 5 percent more from pizza, salty snacks, and
soda; and nearly 5 percent less from fruits, vegetables, and juices than children from
families with low television use” (Nnakwe, 2017, pg 309).
Nnakwe, N. (2017). Community Nutrition (3rd Edition). Jones & Bartlett Learning.
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