Diets Through The Life Cycle

Question 1

Babies

Answer 1

Babies only require milk or formula milk for the first few months of life.

Question 2

Benefits of breastfeeding

Answer 2

1.Breast milk is free.
2.Breast milk is sterile at the correct temperature.
3.Breast milk contains the nutrients a baby need in correct proportions.

Question 3

Children meal planning guidelines

Answer 3

1.Children should eat regular meals that contain a vatiety of nutrients in the daily recommended amounts.
2.Limit foods high in salt,sugar and fat to prevent obesity and overweight.

Question 4

Teenagers meal planning guidelines

Answer 4

1.Eat regular meals that contain a variety of healthy foods in recommended amounts.
2.Drink 8 glasses of fluids.
3.Choose healthy snacks eg fruit and yoghurt.

Question 5

Meal planning guidelines for pregnancy and breastfeeding

Answer 5

1.Eat regular meals that contain a variety of healthy foods in the Daly serving amounts given in the food pyramid.
2.Do not smoke or drink alcohol.
3.Avoid gaining too much weight as it can cause complications such as HBP.