Population Groups

Question 1

Infant - early childhood (0-2)

Answer 1

Large amounts of growth
For growth protein is needed
They will double their weight
Large brain development
Needed calcium for brain development

Question 2

Childhood (2-11)

Answer 2

Punctuated with growth spurts
Huge brain development
Huge motor skills development
Need fats and oils for shock protection
Keep the weight/height ratio accurate

Question 3

Adolescent (12-18)

Answer 3

A time full of growth spurts particularly boys
Girls start menstruating
Increase iron intake
Sometimes kids slow down activity wise
Nutrient dense foods should be eaten wherever possible
Bone growth
Calcium and vitamin D
Peak bone density being achieved
Calcium and phosphorous necessary

Question 4

Adulthood (18-65)

Answer 4

Need to be aware of height/weight ratioEnergy in/ energy out ratio needs to be kept in check
Eat lots of nutrient dense foods
Social changes can impact diet
Drinking must be factors

Question 5

Pregnancy

Answer 5

Folic acid very important
Vitamin C, protein, calcium and iron are needed and all build faecal tissue
Must be eating well

Question 6

Elderly (65+)

Answer 6

Often a time when nutrient intake goes down substantially because physical activity is very low
Lifestyle diseases
Obesity
Type 2 diabetes

Question 7

Other factors that can affect what is needed

Answer 7

Sex affects this substantially
Generally men can eat more than women

Physical activity can affect this as well
A brick layer compared to a receptionist need different amounts of energy