Nutritional And Dietary Needs Flashcards
Meal planning for children tips?
Discourage snacking between meals and try to maintain regular mealtimes.
When possible, eat together as a family with the television off to encourage conversation.
Parents and carers should lead by example and eat a balanced diet themselves.
What role do essential fatty acids okay during pregnancy?
Needed for the development of the brain,nervous system and eyes.
Reduced risk of pre-eclampsia and pre-term birth.
Why is more protein needed during pregnancy?
More protein is needed for growth of the foetus and for repair and maintenance of the mother’s body tissue during and after pregnancy.
Why are more carbohydrates needed during pregnancy?
Increased energy needs should be met by eating complex carbohydrates which release energy slowly and provide a feeling of fullness.
Why is vitamin B1 needed?
Helps the release of energy from nutrients in energy cell in the body and helps meet increased energy needs in the final trimester of pregnancy.
Why is vitamin B12 needed during pregnancy?
The foetus stores vitamin B12 so that it has enough for the first 6 months after birth.
