Nutritional And Dietary Needs

Question 1

Give the free most important macronutrients for school aged children

Answer 1

Fat
Carbohydrates
Protein

Question 2

What are two dietary problems school aged children face

Answer 2

Dental caries
Obesity

Question 3

State the micronutrients needed for school aged children

Answer 3

Calcium (healthy bones)
Vitamin D (assists absorption of calcium)
Iron ( prevents anaemia)
Vitamin A (healthy skin and eye development)
B group vitamins (helps with the release of energy during activity)
Vitamin C (aids healing and improves immune system)

Question 4

Give the three ages that have different sodium intakes

Answer 4

4-6 (3g salt 1.2g sodium)
7-10 (5g salt 2.0g sodium)
11 and over (6g salt 2.4g sodium)

Question 5

Give two problems adolescents face nutritionally

Answer 5

Fast food
Skipping breakfast

Question 6

How much energy does breakfast provide

Answer 6

25%

Question 7

Give a problem adults face

Answer 7

Obesity

Question 8

What nutrients do pregnant women need to consume more of during lactation

Answer 8

Protein
Calcium
Vitamin D
Fluid

Question 9

What foods contain listeria

Answer 9

Mould ripened cheese
Pate
Pre packed salads

Question 10

What foods can cause salmonella

Answer 10

Raw and lightly cooked eggs

Question 11

What foods can infect the body with toxoplasmosis

Answer 11

Raw and partly cooked poultry
Unpasteurised milk
Unwashed fruit and veg

Question 12

What does toxoplasmosis do to a pregnant woman

Answer 12

Can cause flu like symptoms in mother
Can damage eyes and nervous system of foetus

Question 13

What food contains high amounts of vit A

Answer 13

Liver