Nutrition Flashcards
Who gets vitamin A, C, D supplements?
From 6 months, consuming less than 500ml/day milk
Breast feeding mothers should take:
Vit D
Physical activity guidelines for under 5s not walking
Encourage from birth
Floor and water based activities
Minimise time sedentary
Physical activity guidelines for under 5s walking
180 mins/day
Minimise time sedentary
Physical activity guidelines 5-18 years
Over 60 mins/day
3 days/week vigorous
Infant formula
Modified cows milk (more protein)
Whey or casein based formula
Do not change brand
Follow on formula
From 6 months
No advantage over infant formula
When to start weaning
6 months (gluten free if less than 6 months)
When to introduce milk
Full fat in cooking 6-9 months
Full fat drink from 12 months
Semi-skimmed NOT before 2 years
Skimmed NOT before 5 years