Balanced Eating Flashcards
(41 cards)
Why do new born babies rely on milk for the first four to six months of their life
Because their digestive system cannot cope with solid foods
Why is breast feeding reccomened
It provides all, the nutrients in proportion to the baby’s needs. It passes immunity from mother to baby and creates a strong bond between them.
What is an alternative to breast ill
Dried cows milk formula
When are babies weaned
At four to six months
Why isn’t cows milk suitable till a baby’s under 1
It contains too much salt and protein
What should a baby avoid
Never add salt or sugar to a baby’s food. Avoid honey and highly spiced, fatty and fried foods
What do young children need
Plenty of protein, calcium, iron and energy
What should young children avoid
High-fat, salty or sugary snacks between meals
Why should meals be relaxed with young children
Because kids get distracted easily
What do teenagers need in there diet
Protein, calcium, iron and vitamins a and d
What should a teenagers diet include for snacks
Healthy ones
Fresh fruit, yoghurt, nuts, dried fruits, rice cakes or seeds
Why are milk and dairy products so important in a teenagers diet
To provide calcium for the development of strong bones and teeth to prevent osteoporosis later in life
What should teenage girls eat plenty of
Iron rich foods to prevent anaemia
Why is good nutrition important in an adults diet
For repair and maintenance of the body and help to prevent disease
Who requires more energy a manual worker or a sedentary worker
Manual
What should adults avoid
Too much saturated fats and sugar to reduce the risk of weight problems and chd
Why should fish be eaten twice a week
Because they contain omega 3 fats which help to prevent heart attacks and strokes and improve me rey and concentration. .
What will plenty of fibre prevent in an adults diet
Bowel disorders and it will control appetite
Why should women ensure a high intake of calcium
To reduce the risk of osteoporosis and enough iron to reduce anaemia
How many units of alcohol should women have a week
Not more than 14 units
How many units of alcohol should men have a week
Not more than21 units
What do pregnant and breast feeding women need in their diet and why
Protein, calcium, phosphorus ad vitamins a and d are all needed for growth of the foetus and development of bones and teeth
Why should folic acid be taken before and after pregnancy
To prevent spina bifocal and other neural tube defects in the body
Why are fibre Richard plenty of fluids important in a pregnant or breasts feeding woman’s diet
Because it prevents constipation