Nutritional Needs Flashcards
Why do children need lots of energy
Because they grow quickly
Why should young children have small and frequent meals
their stomachs are small, so it’s better because it means they get the energy they need
What is an important source of nutrients for small children?
Milk
What should young children be encouraged to do?
Try a variety of foods
What nutrients are especially important to children?
Protein, to help with growth and repair
Carbs and fat, help with energy
Calcium and vitamin d, for healthy teeth and bone development
What can foods high in sugar do to small children?
Can cause hyper ness
Tooth decay
Weight gain
Why should families all eat healthy?
Because eating habits are adopted from our parents, so it’s important to set a good example
What should teenaged follow when eating
The eatwell guide
When do rapid growth spurts happen in teenagers
Early teens, girls usually start earlier than boys
What nutrients do teenagers need the most of
Protein to cope with growth spurts
Iron and vitamin c- period loses iron and vit c helps absorb iron
Calcium and vitamin d- helps skeleton reach peak size and bone density.
What can stress lead towards
Anorexia or weight gain
Why should adults stick to the eat well guide?
They stop growing so they should maintain a healthy lifestyle to keep the body disease free
Why do men require more calories ?
Because they have more lean muscle which means they require more energy. And they are usually taller and bigger
Why is iron still important for women?
Because they still lose it during their periods
Why is calcium and vitamin d still important also?
It can help reduce the chance of bone disease in later life, and women lose bone strength quickly after menopause so these nutrients are needed to keep strong
What should a pregnant women do to keep healthy
Eat 200 more calories towards the end of pregnancy o support the babies growth and consume more folic acid o reduce the risk of birth defects such as spina bifida
What happens to elderly adults muscle
It turns into fat so therefore they need less energy
Why should elderly adults cut down on saturated fats
To make sure they stay healthy and reduce the risk of coronary heart disease
Why should meals be adapted o be more interesting for the elderly?
Because their senses of smell and taste changes
What are the main nutrients for the elderly
Calcium and vitamin d-to stop bones from becoming brittle and weak
Vitamin b12- to keep the brain healthy and prevent memory loss
Fibre- to prevent constipation as the digestive system becomes weak
Vitamin a- to maintain good eyesight
What is obesity
When the body has too much fat
What BMIs class as obese
30-35 is obese and 35+ is extremely obese
What health problems can obesity lead to
High blood pressure and a greater risk of cancer
Also low self asteem and tiredness
How is coronary heart disease caused
By clogged arteries
