Stages Throughout The Life Cycle

Question 1

Nutrition for infancy?

Answer 1

Nutrition is from breast milk which has calcium for strong bones

First foods should stay away from protein foods as it could trigger allergies

Breast milk has colostrum which is high in protein and low in fat

Question 2

Nutrition for adolescence?

Answer 2

Energy requirements are higher

Protein needed for building new body tissue

B group vitamins for synthesis of protein and for energy released from protein

Calcium and phosphorus for bones

Iron due to increased blood volume and muscle mass
and more for girls bc periods

Question 3

Nutrition for adults

Answer 3

For women who no longer menstruate: less iron

Decrease energy intake due to less exercise and reduction of BMR

increase calcium due to risk of osteoporosis

Question 4

Nutritional requirements of elderly people

Answer 4

Decrease energy: reduction in BMR and less active

Complete protein: less effective in storing amino acids

Calcium and iron: to reduce risk of anaemia

A balanced diet can supply minerals

Fibre is needed to stop constipation due to changes in the gut

Question 5

What do pregnant people need?

Answer 5

Protein for growth of the foetus and placenta

B vitamins for releasing energy from proteins, carbs and fat

Vitamin C for healthy tissue in the foetus

Iron from forming new blood cells