Requirements Throughout The Life cycles

Question 1

What is weaning

Answer 1

After 6 months solid foods are introduced to babies

Question 2

What are the nutritional requirements for children

Answer 2

Protein- rapid growth and assist with cell and tissue repair and replacement
Fats- omega 3 assists with healthy brain development
Carbohydrates- essential source of energy, intake should come from starchy foods that are high in fiber to prevent bowel disorders
Vitamins+minerals- vitamin c boosts immune system and calcium,phosphorus, and vitamin Dfor healthy bones and teeth
Water- 1.6-2.1L

Question 3

Meal planning guidelines for children

Answer 3

•eat regular meals that are well balanced
•easy manage portion sizes and are attractively presented
•enrich food by combining it with other food types to ensure all nutrients are obtained

Question 4

What are the nutritional requirements for teenagers

Answer 4

•Proteins -growth, production of hormones, enzyme and antibodies and to assist with cell and tissue repair and replacement
•Fats- same as children
•carbohydrates- same as children
•vitamin and minerals- same as children
•Water- 2-2.5L
•Iron- important for girls who get their period

Question 5

What are the meal planning guidelines for teenagers

Answer 5

•Eat regular meals that are well balanced
•provide nutritious snacks, e.g, fruit and nuts
•substitute foods, e.g, cheese with low fat options where possible to avoid overconsumption of saturated fat

Question 6

Eating disorders (Anorexia) what is it

Answer 6

Refusal to eat enough food to maintain a normal body weight

Question 7

Eating disorders (bulimia) what is it

Answer 7

Episodes of secretive excessive eating followed by inappropriate methods of weight control such as self-induced vomiting or abuse of laxatives

Question 8

Nutritional requirements for adults

Answer 8

• Protein- important for the production of hormones, enzyme, and antibodies to assist with cell and tissue repair and replacement
•Fats- intake should come from unsaturated sources if consuming saturated fats, choose low fat options where possible
•Carbohydrates - same as children
•Water-2-2.5L
• Vitamins and minerals - vit C for immune system, iron to maintain healthy blood and reduce risk of anaemia and calcium,phosphorus, and vit D for healthy bones and teeth

Question 9

Meal planning guidelines for adults

Answer 9

•keep salt to a minimum
•prepare meals that can be frozen
•examine nutritional lables

Question 10

Nutritional requirements for pregnancy and lactation

Answer 10

•protines- extra protine is needed to help with the formation of maternal and foetal tissue and cells
•fats- omega 3 for the nervous system of the foetus
• carbohydrates - same as children
• Vitamins and minerals - folic acid from offal and leafy green veg is required to reduce the risk of neural tube defects

Question 11

What are the meal planning guidelines for pregnancy

Answer 11

Unsaturated cheese and pate should be avoided as they are possible sources of listeria
Increase fibre as constipation is common during pregnancy

Question 12

Lifestyle guidelines for pregnancy

Answer 12

Avoid alcohol consumption and avoid smoking