Nutrional Variation During Life Stage Development

Question 1

Infancy 0-2 yrs

Answer 1

• BREAST IS BEST, contains all nutrients for babies
• formula milk must be made to the right concentration to prevent damage to immature kidneys
• equipment must be sterilised

Question 2

Why is breast milk the best ?

Answer 2

• provides immunity
• clean
• readily available
• does not have to be prepared

Question 3

Childhood 3-8 years

Answer 3

-big appetites, high nutritional needs

Question 4

Adolescence 9-18 yrs

Answer 4

• nutritional needs are greater than any other age group
• larger appetites and still growing
• eat sensibly, exercise

Question 5

Adulthood 19-65 years

Answer 5

• nutritional needs reduce with age
• healthy diet consisting of complex carbohydrates
• alcohol intake should be limited

Question 6

Later adulthood 65+ yrs

Answer 6

• less Mobile and energy requirements decrease
• gentle exercise
• eat foods that don’t require much preparation but high in nutrients