Nutritional needs Throughout A Lifespan Flashcards
Pregnant women must take multivitamins that contain what two things?
Folic acid and iron
Why is it important that pregnant Women get folic acid and iron? What does it help?
It helps reduce birth defects and helps move red blood cells
Which vitamin is missing from breast milk?
Vitamin D
What does vitamin D promote for newborns, and what happens if they don’t get enough ?
Promotes bone growth?
They can get soft bones
What should baby formula contain? 
Iron
As breastmilk contains very little of this infants, who are exclusively breast-fed, or at an increased risk of what?
Iron deficiency
6-9 months
Why should new foods be introduced one at a time?
Because they may have a sensitive digestive system
6-9 months
What type of ingredient should not be included at this age? 
SURGAR Salt and spices
6-9 months
Solid foods must be ___________before they are fed to children of this age
Chopped up/ puréed
9-12 months
What types of foods can this age group eat? 
Plain cereals, whole grain bread, rice, and pasta
9-12 months
What kind of milk and how much should children at this age drink? 
Whole milk, and no more than 24 ounces of milk a day
9-12 months
What may happen if they drink too much milk? 
You may get an iron deficiency 
1-3 years
Toddlers begin to feed themselves as their _______________begin to develop .
Fine Moter skills
It is encouraged toddlers to eat ____and put _________\pieces of food in their mouth. Encourage them to use a______
Slow
Smaller
Spoon
Children
Children may have a smaller appetite however, they need _____for growth and development
Calories
Children
What food groups should children be eating from? 
ALL FOOD GROUPS
pre teens and teenagers
Why does this age group experience more hunger? 
Because of rapid growth, and change in the body 
What will happen if preteens and teens skip
Lowers metabolism, and burns calories slower 
What does your metabolism do? 
How quickly you burn calories/fat 
What do most adults risk by not eating the correct amount of servings for each food group?
Obesity
What two things must adults consume more of 
Calcium and vitamin D
Why is healthy eating important for seniors? 
To keep up with their calories
What three things do older adults need more of 
Calcium, vitamin D, and vitamin B six
