foods

Question 1

nutrients special group are suppose to take

Answer 2

Pregnant and Lactating Women. A healthy diet produces a healthy baby and at the same time
maintains the mothers own health. There is a popular say that a pregnant woman should ‘Eat
for 2”. It is not necessary for her to eat double her normal amount this could lead to obesity.
She should however have a diet which provides sufficient nutrients to cope with the demands of
the growing baby as well as her own body. Nutrition during pregnancy should make provision
for the following;
- Optimal growth and development of the foetus
- Adequate nutrients stores for use by the infant
- Development of the uterus, placenta and breasts
- Correction of any previous malnutrition.

Answer 2

toddler: At this age they are
growing rapidly and they are active, therefore the following nutrients must be provided to cope
with this:
- Pr0tein- for body growth
- Calcium – for bones and teeth
- Fluoride- for teeth
- Iron – for red blood cells

Question 2

vegitaraian

Answer 2

Vegetarians. A person who does not eat meat, and sometimes other animal products, especially for

Question 3

reasons for being a vegitraian

Answer 3

1. Religious belief
2. Objection to the slaughter of animal, because it is considered to be cruel.
3. Dislike of animal flesh
4. Dietary reasons
5. The belief that a vegetarian’s diet is healthier.

Question 4

types of vegitarians

Answer 4

Lacto Vegetarian: a lacto-vegetarian will eat dairy products such as milk, cheese, yoghurts, and
cream and plant based foods, fruits, vegetables, grains and beans. But they do not include eggs
or egg product in their diet.

B. Lacto-ovo vegetarians: They will not eat meat or meat products, poultry, fish, lard, fish oils
because producing these products involves the slaughtering of animals. They will however eat
eggs, milk, cheese, butter, cream, and yogurt. There is no real problem associated with a lactoovo vegetarian’s diet as most nutrients are easy to obtain.

C. Vegan: vegans are strict vegetarians. They will not eat any food that is made directly or
indirectly from an animal, even if the animal has not been slaughtered. They also refuse to use
products such as soaps, cosmetics, and polishes which involves the use of animal oils or fat.