Dietary Needs of Different Individuals Flashcards
(26 cards)
Why are carbohydrates needed for young children?
- Usually energetic
- Carbohydrates release energy
Why do young children need protein?
- Grow quickly so needed for growth of body cells and tissues
- Repair damaged cells
Why do young children need calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D?
- Important age for bone and teeth development
Why do young children need the vitamin B complex?
- To release energy from food
- They can run about and not feel tired
Why do young children need iron and vitamin C?
- Iron needed to carry oxygen in blood around body
- They will feel tired and may become anaemic
- Vitamin C helps absorb iron
What should young children avoid?
- Foods high in fat
- Too much sugar due to obesity and tooth decay
- Salty snacks and processed foods
Why do teenagers need protein?
Rapid growth spurt and to repair damaged tissues, especially if sports played
Why do teenagers need carbohydrates?
- Needed for energy especially if active
- Boys need more than girls
Why do teenagers need calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D?
- Important time for adult skeleton to develop
- Vitamin D needed to absorb calcium and phosphorus
- Prevent osteoporosis later in life
Why do teenagers need iron and vitamin C?
- Blood volume increases so iron needed to prevent tiredness and anaemia
- Menstruation, girls need more
- Vitamin C needed for absorption
Why do teenagers need vitamin B complex?
- If active then helps release energy from food, prevent tiredness
Why do adults need protein?
- ## Maintain and repair body cells
Why do adults need carbohydrates?
Energy
Why do adults need iron, folic acid and vitamin C?
- Prevent anaemia
- Woman may develop iron deficiency due to menstruation
Why do adults need calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D?
- Important time for bone maintenance
- Nutrients help prevent osteoporosis
Why do elderly need protein?
May have illness and injury so recovery of damaged cells and tissues
Why do elderly need carbohydrates?
- Energy
Why do elderly need iron, folic acid and vitamin C?
Prevent anaemia
Why do elderly need calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D?
- Maintain bone strength
- Risk of osteoporosis
Why do pregnant women need protein?
- Development of unborn baby
Why do pregnant women need carbohydrates?
- Body needs energy to supply to growing baby and mother
Why do pregnant women need iron?
- Babies need a store of 4 months worth of iron
- Helps babies brain develop
Why do pregnant women need vitamin C?
Absorption of iron and prevents anaemia
Why do pregnant women need folic acid?
- Needed for development of brain and nervous system in foetus
- Reduces risk of baby being born with spinal bifida
