nutritional requirements throughout the life cycle article Flashcards
1
Q
pregnancy
A
increased - micros, macros, protein,
avoid - fish, alcohol
prenatal vitamins
2
Q
infancy, childhood
A
increased - micros, macros,
breastmilk has advantages
protein gradually increases
water
fatty acids
3
Q
adolescence
A
increased - protein, calcium, phosphorus
4
Q
early adulthood
A
males - vitamin c, k
female - iron
5
Q
middle aged
A
increased - vitamin b6, d
6
Q
elderly
A
increased - vitamin d
decreased - iron (females)
7
Q
fertility
A
increased - vitamin c, antioxidants, and iron
supplements - folic acid
males - vitamin c, e
decreased - alcohol