Nutrition Throughout The Lifecycle Flashcards
Pregnancy eat(3)and why and avoid (2)
Eat:
Folic acid- avoid neural tube defect
Iron- energy and RBC
Calcium
Avoid:
Possible contaminants
Drugs and alc.
Infancy
Required nutrients and why
Fat for brain development and growth
Infancy
Ways to receive nutrients
Breastfeeding
Infancy
When to give solid foods and what to be aware of
After 6 months
Be aware of allergies and intolerance feed one at a time every three day’s
Childhood
Nutrition concerns (2)
Ways to deal with it (3)+(1)
Additional nutrient needed (2) and why
Vitamin D deficiency :
- Increase outdoor play
- Decrease sunscreen
- Eat milk,egg,fish
Increase protein for growth :
1. Eat protein rich food; meat, fish, egg
Folic acid with vitamin C : for immune system
Adolescence
What are food influences (2)
Advertising
Peer group
Adolescence
Nutritional needs (3) and why
CALCIUM - bone strength
Iron- red blood cells and energy
Vitamin C - absorbs iron
Adults
What effects an adults health
How does it effect it
Stress
Can cause digestive disorders
Adulthood
Nutrients ( 2)
Vitamin c
Iron
Older adults
Concerns (3)
Lower metabolism
Digestion issues
Low muscle strength
Older adults
Nutritional and health needs (2)
Calcium to maintain bone strength
Active living
Older adults
How to encourage them (3)
Eat with them
Cook for them
Keep them active
