nutritional requirements for different age groups Flashcards
What nutrients do children need the most?
protein, carbohydrate, fat, calcium, Vitamin D
What is the function of Vitamin D and Calcium?
maintain healthy teeth and bones
What is the function of protein?
growth, repair, replacement
What is the function of Carbohydrates and Fat?
provide energy for growth and physical activities
What nutrients do teenagers need the most?
protein, iron, vitamins c and d, calcium
What is the function of iron?
prevents anaemia - forms haemoglobin in our blood
What is the function of vitamin c?
absorption of iron
What nutrients do older adults need the most?
vitamins A, D and B12, fibre, calcium
What is the function of fibre?
prevents constipation
What is the function of vitamin B12?
improves memory, healthy brain
What is the function of vitamin A?
maintain healthy eyesight
What nutrients are especially important to women during menopause?
calcium and vitamin D - helps keep skeleton strong
What should pregnant women consume more of?
folic acid - reduces risk of birth defects
Older adults should cut down on…
saturated fats - prevent heart disease
Iron - food examples
spinach, beef