2. NUTRIENTS THAT ASSIST WITH TISSUE SYNTHESIS Vitamin A B-complex Vitamin D Calcium Magnesium Protein

3. NUTRIENTS THAT REPAIR Protein Vitamin C Iron Zinc Copper Selenium

4. BENEFITS OF CHEWY AND CRUNCHY FOODS IN DIET Stimulate saliva production Exercise periodontal ligaments Increase bone density surrounding the tooth

5. BENEFITS OF GOOD NUTRITION ON PERIODTAL DISEASE Helps tissues resist infection Strengthens and maintains epithelial barrier Promotes the repair of damaged tissues

6. 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

7. 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

8. FOODS RICH IN FOLATE Dark-green leafy vegetables Citrus fruit and juices Fortified cereal Broccoli Asparagus legumes Beans Peas Nuts

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

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

11. 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.

12. 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

13. 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?

14. 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