Nutritional Needs Of Different Groups

Question 1

Young children (1-4 years) diet

Answer 1

•regular small meals, snacks, and drinks
•they benefit from whole milk as it provides energy and vitamin d, which helps the development of strong bones and teeth

Question 2

School children (5-12 years) diet.

Answer 2

•follow the eatwell guide
•school meals are better than packed lunches as they provide balanced meals
•water is the best drink as it doesn’t have free sugars
•snacks should be fresh fruit or starchy carbohydrates

Question 3

Teenagers diet.

Answer 3

•follow the Eatwell guide
•boys need more protein than girls
•they need lots of calcium and vitamin D to reach peak bone mass
•girls need more iron due to menstruation
•regular meals help control blood sugar levels
•fizzy drinks should be avoided

Question 4

Adults diet.

Answer 4

•follow the Eatwell guide
•avoid excess sugar to reduce risk of tooth decay
•a poor diet may lead to conditions such as CHD or obesity
•calcium and vitamin d help maintain strong bones
•iron and vitamin C are needed to keep red blood cells healthy

Question 5

Elderly diet.

Answer 5

•follow the Eatwell guide
•less energy is needed as bodies slow down
•avoid sugary and fatty foods
•calcium and vitamin D are important to avoid osteoporosis
•exercise improves bone strenght
•dietary fibre and sufficient liquids are needed to aid digestion
•Iron and vitamin C help prevent aneamia
•lower salt intake to reduce the risk of high blood pressure

Question 6

What do lacto vegetarians eat?

Answer 6

•they eat dairy
•they don’t eat meat
•they don’t eat eggs

Question 7

What do lacto ovo vegetarians eat?

Answer 7

•they eat eggs
•they eat dairy
•they don’t eat meat

Question 8

What defficiency do vegetarians risk?

Answer 8

Iron

Question 9

What defficiencies do vegans risk?

Answer 9

•protein
•iron
•calcium
•vitamin A
•vitamin B12