Growth And Development Across The Lifespan

Question 0

Important nutrients for pregnant women

Answer 0

Protein - development of maternal tissue and energy and Fortaleza growth
Carbs - for energy
Vitamin b - release energy stored in fats, carbs and proteins
Iron - development of red blood cells in both
Calcium - foetal skeletal development and strength the mums bones
Folate - DNA synthesis, to avoid neural tube deficits

Question 1

Pregnancy

Answer 1

• large amount of growth in foetus(skin and bones) and mother (skin, blood, breasts)
• women usually puts on 10-13kg, (3kg baby) rest is blood, placenta

Question 2

Infancy 0-2years

Answer 2

Rapid growth in height and weight
Sources of energy come from breast milk and later solid foods 4-6months

New foods should be introduced one at a time. New foods should be offered every 4-5 days to avoid confusion and rule out allergies

Question 3

Important nutrients for infants

Answer 3

Protein - growth of muscles and bones
Carbs - energy
Calcium/phosphorous - bone and teeth development
Vitamin b - release energy in fats, carbs and proteins
Vitamin c - development of collagen
Collagen is a protein found in the connective tissue of cartilage and bone
Water to prevent dehydration

Question 4

Childhood 2-11

Answer 4

Slow and steady growth 
High activity 
Fussy eaters
Learning table manners
Family is the greatest influence on food choice

Question 5

Important nutrients

Answer 5

Increased need for fats, carbs, proteins and vitamin b
Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin d for bone growth and second teeth
Zinc for the immune system and muscle growth
Water
Iron for increased blood volume

Question 6

Adolescence 12-18

Answer 6

Rapid growth
Growth spurt 10-11 in girls 12-13 in boys
Active time
Peers have more influence on food choices
Take away foods consumed at higher levels
Boys eat more

Question 7

Important nutrients in teens

Answer 7

Calcium - growing bones
Carbs - rapid growth and development
Vitamin b - release of energy from fats, carbs a and proteins
Iron - needed for increased blood volume, muscle mass and periods in females

Question 8

Early to middle adulthood 19-60

Answer 8

Growth slows
Nutrients mainly for maintenance and repair
Bones grow in mass until early 30s
Less active

Question 9

Important nutrients for early to middle adulthood

Answer 9

Calcium, phosphorous and vitamin d - needed for growth and maintenance of bones, hard tissue
Fats, proteins and b vitamins - energy
Fibre and water - healthy bowel movement
Proteins - muscles and hormones

Question 10

Late adulthood 61-death

Answer 10

Maintenance and repair
Low activity level
Requiring less carbs and fats because of reduced basal metabolic
Less hungry

Question 11

Important nutrients in late adulthood

Answer 11

Calcium a compensate for loss of bone mass
Vitamin d - calcium absorption
High fibre food and water - healthy bowel movements
Less vitamin b - because less energy is required