Diet and Health Flashcards
1
Q
what is the age range of young children?
A
1 to 4 years old
2
Q
what is the energy requirements of young children?
A
require lots of energy
3
Q
what is the age range of school going children?
A
4 to 12 years old
4
Q
what are the energy levels of school going children?
A
- more energetic than young children
- highly energetic
- experiencing growth spurt
5
Q
what will happen if a school going child’s diet is not managed properly?
A
will lead to obesity which can be inherited, is a metabolic disorder and can also lead to type 2 diabetes
6
Q
what is the age range of teenagers?
A
12 to 19 years old
7
Q
what is the age range of young adults?
A
20 to 30 years old
8
Q
what is the age range of middle aged adults?
A
31 to 40 years old
9
Q
what is the age range of older adults?
A
above 41 years old
10
Q
what is the minimum age of elderly?
A
65 years old
