To ensure proper protection for food during storage the bottom shelf should be at least 3 inches - 3 feet above the ground. This is to protect the food from pests and other organisms that may cause disease and health-problems to people who are going to consume such produce. It is a common practice done in the past and have evolved in the process of manufacturing these days.
Really, it depends on the person's features/traits, such as weight, height, age, or gender, however, it averages out at around 4.7 to 5.5 liters.
1. List four healthy habits that a pregnant woman should adopt before and during pregnancy?
- A well balanced adequate nutrition as per the recommendations
- Proper exercise according to physical conditions
- Maintaining proper lifestyle and avoiding smoking, drinking alcohol etc
- Maintaining general hygiene and having adequate sleep
2. Why is prenatal care so important throughout pregnancy?
To detect any congenital disorders as well as detect and reduce any potential risks in fetus and the mother, pregnancy risks, or birth complications
3. About how long is each trimester of a pregnancy?
In average a normal full-term pregnancy lasts for 40 weeks (range from 37 to 42 weeks) which is divided into three trimesters. Each trimester lasts for three months or range between 12 to 14 weeks and accordingly called first, second and third trimester. This division helps to monitor the growth milestones of the fetus and the health of the mother and fetus.
4. What is chorionic villus sampling? Under what conditions is it sometimes recommended?
Chorionic villus sampling is a prenatal test done by sampling cells retrieved from the placenta which is the connecting point to the uterus. This is sampled because it contains the same genes as that of the fetus and is useful to detect any congenital or genetic disorders. This test is recommended mostly during 11 to 14 weeks of pregnancy if anything is found positive during prenatal screening tests.
5. Describe three symptoms of preeclampsia? How is it treated?
<u>Preeclampsia</u>: High blood pressure during pregnancy
Symptoms:
- Swelling of ankles, feet, hands, and face due to edema
- Headache and vision problems
- Right upper quadrant or abdomen pain
Treatment: Thorough monitoring and anti-hypertensive medications. Mostly, delivery of the baby may reverse the conditions back and correct the blood pressure and other symptoms.
Answer:
A sample response follows: Exercises in which children ages 2 to 5 can participate include walking, running, climbing.
Exercises in which children ages 6 to 7 can participate include T-ball, swimming, gymnastics
Answer:
Explanation:
What we call the three E's are the important categories that relate to essential nutrition of humans and those are eat, exercise, and eliminate. PDIs are the set of measures that we use to evaluate the quality of pediatric care. The way that the PDIs fit inside the three E's is that they ensure a child gets a good and balanced diet for the development of that child. A child needs exercise in order to develop muscles inside the body. And it also helps us regulate the food the child eats so that we can remove some food that may harm or hinder a child's development.
