Nutritional And Dietary Needs Flashcards
What factors affect nutritional needs?
Age
Gender
Body size
Physical activity
State of Health
Lifestyle
What are energy dense meals?
A food or diet rich in energy
Why does fibre intake need to be monitored during childhood?
Fibre foods can be bulky and filling so they should be monitored to prevent them displacing other nutritious foods in the diet.
What should be the main source of energy during childhood?
Starchy Carbohydrates
Why are protein requirements high during childhood?
To facilitate the rapid growth of children and ensuring the maintenance and repair of body tissues.
Give the reasons for childhood obesity?
Poor diet
Poor eating habits
Eating larger portions than needed
Lack of physical activity
Genetic traits
Why should sodium levels be carefully monitored during childhood?
To reduce the impact on the kidneys
Give some of the benefits of fruit and vegetables for children:
Less risk of obesity as fruit and vegetables are low in fat
Fruit is high in vitamin C
They contain antioxidant properties
Natural sugar reduces cravings
Strengthens their developing teeth
High in soluble fibre
Controls blood sugar
Give two ways a school child can eat well:
Have a packed lunch to increase the variety of foods they eat.
Make salty/ sugary foods a treat.
What age is considered to be adolescents?
12-18
Why are a third of teenagers overweight?
During adolescence, appetite increases. This increase is fed with unhealthy, junk foods rather than healthy beneficial foods.
Why should adolescents not skip breakfast?
It kick starts their metabolism, which helps them maintain a healthy weight.
It provides 25% of energy and nutrients.
It provides a range of nutrients, vitamins and minerals.
It can affect their concentration levels.
Increases the need to graze.
Increases the risk of dehydration.
