Nutrition

Question 1

Essential nutrients

Answer 1

• Carbs (main source of energy - 4kcal per gram)
• Fats (9 kcal per gram)
• Proteins (4 kcal per gram)
  
  • most needed for repair of tissues (followed by vitamin C)
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Water
  
  • In adults 50-60%
  • Infants 70-75%
• Cholesterol
  
  • Highest source - organ meats
  • Second highest source - shellfish
  • Lowest - chicken, pork, mutton
  • Foods high in cholesterol
    
    • egg yolk, animal oils

Question 2

Guessing strategies for nutrition

Answer 2

• In a tie, pick chicken, then scaled fish
• Never pick casseroles for children
• Never mix medication in children’s food
• Finger food best option for toddler
• Let preschoolers eat when they want and what they want