Diet Across The LifeCycle

Question 1

What type of milk do babies require to have?

Answer 1

Breast milk or formula milk

Question 2

Why should babies be breastfed for the first six months ?

Answer 2

Because breast milk is free
And Breast milk is sterile and at the correct temperature
It also contains the nutrients baby needs in the correct proportion

Question 3

What does the term weaning mean?

Answer 3

Weaning is when babies can be introduced to solid foods when they are six months old.

Question 4

What are 2 guidelines for weaning ?

Answer 4

:Babies are generally NOT exposed to sunlight an important source of vitamin D which is needed to build strong hones and teeth . Babies are recommended to be given Vitamin D supplements from birth until they are 1 years old.

:Introduce one food at a time , so that any food intolerance can be recognised

Question 5

What are the eating guidelines for children? ( up to 13 years )

Answer 5

: Children should eat a variety of healthy foods in the daily serving amounts given in the food pyramid .

: Fussy eating habits can be discouraged by involving children in meal preparation and encouraging them to try new foods . Adults should be a good example by eating healthy foods

: Food should be attractively presented and portions should be child sized
: Foods and drinks high on fat , sugar and salt should be limited so that children don’t get used to the taste of them .

Question 6

What are the eating guidelines for teenagers ? ( 13-18 years )

Answer 6

Teenagers should eat a variety of healthy foods in the daily servings amounts given in the food pyramid.

: Avoid foods and drinks high in fat, sugar and salt.
: Drink at least 8 glasses of fluids , particularly water per day .
: Always eat breakfast , this will prove alertness and increase concentration .
Chose healthy snacks e.g fruit yogurt

Question 7

What are the eating guidelines for adults ? (19- 50 years )

Answer 7

Adults should eat a variety of healthy foods in the daily servings amounts amounts given in the food pyramid .

:If alcohol is consumed, adults should limit their intake to 11 standard drinks per week for woman and 17 standard drinks per week for men
: don’t consume more then 6 g of salt per day. Excess salt can contribute to obesity and coronary heart disease.

Question 8

What are the eating guidelines for pregnancy and breastfeeding?

Answer 8

2 Nutrients are protein and calcium . protein - essentials for the baby’s growth - source :fish , cooked eggs & beans
Calcium - the essentials for the formation and growth of the baby’s bones and teeth - source: milk & cheese
2 meals planning guidelines are : Avoid gaining to much weight , as it can cause complications such as high blood pressure. : do not smoke of drink alcohol as both substances can cause serious harm to the baby

Question 9

What are the eating guidelines for older people ? ( 51 +)