nutritional requirements for different age groups Flashcards

1
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What nutrients do children need the most?

A

protein, carbohydrate, fat, calcium, Vitamin D

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2
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What is the function of Vitamin D and Calcium?

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maintain healthy teeth and bones

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3
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What is the function of protein?

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growth, repair, replacement

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4
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What is the function of Carbohydrates and Fat?

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provide energy for growth and physical activities

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5
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What nutrients do teenagers need the most?

A

protein, iron, vitamins c and d, calcium

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6
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What is the function of iron?

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prevents anaemia - forms haemoglobin in our blood

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7
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What is the function of vitamin c?

A

absorption of iron

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8
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What nutrients do older adults need the most?

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vitamins A, D and B12, fibre, calcium

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9
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What is the function of fibre?

A

prevents constipation

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10
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What is the function of vitamin B12?

A

improves memory, healthy brain

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11
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What is the function of vitamin A?

A

maintain healthy eyesight

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12
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What nutrients are especially important to women during menopause?

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calcium and vitamin D - helps keep skeleton strong

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13
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What should pregnant women consume more of?

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folic acid - reduces risk of birth defects

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14
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Older adults should cut down on…

A

saturated fats - prevent heart disease

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15
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Iron - food examples

A

spinach, beef

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16
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Vitamin D - food examples

A

tuna, salmon, mackerel

17
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Fat - food examples

A

peanuts, avocados

18
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Vitamin A - food examples

A

liver, scrambled eggs

19
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Vitamin B12 - food examples

A

milk, fish, beef

20
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Fibre - food examples

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lentils, brown bread