Describe how appetite regulates energy intake in children. How can the child’s environment influence this process?

Assignment Question

1. Many experts describe the three dimensional approach to healthy weight management: diet, activity, and behavior modification. Behavior modification can help make changes in diet and activity sustainable for a healthy lifestyle. Describe the theory behind behavior modification. Include at least three examples that you find interesting that connect to three different elements

2. Describe how appetite regulates energy intake in children. How can the child’s environment influence this process?

3. In detail describe why dehydration is a major risk for older adults. What are some of the problems associated with dehydration in the elderly?

4. How will you decide whether you are at a risk of developing certain chronic diseases? Provide a detailed example and criteria used to assess that risk, demonstrating insight and critical thinking.

5. Much is being learned about the eldest segment of our population since we have never had so many live for so long. Myths are being challenged through specialized research focused on the elderly. Review the slides and chapter material that relate to the “Geriatric Failure to Thrive” and “Obstacles to Adequacy”. Select at least 3 issues to discuss in detail and answer the following questions – what are the specific issues, how do they impact nutritional status, what are some interventions and/or strategies to optimize quality of life for our elders?

6. Those pint sized people can strike terror in the eyes of parents and caregivers when we engage in the battle over eating at mealtimes. We adults think we know best, and we do in many aspects of care and life, but we lose when we draw the line in the sand for rules at the dinner table. Ellyn Satter was a pioneer in the research analyzing children’s nutritional needs and eating behaviors. In addition to reading the chapter material, watch the attached video and read the attached summary of her recommendations. Then respond to the following prompt: Explain the theory of “Natural Satiety” that all of us, including children experience. How does this impact the variable quantity of food that children consume? Describe the “Division of Responsibility” between parents/caregivers and children that is the foundation of Ellyn Satter’s work.

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