Diets Through The Life Cycle Flashcards
Babies
Babies only require milk or formula milk for the first few months of life.
Benefits of breastfeeding
1.Breast milk is free.
2.Breast milk is sterile at the correct temperature.
3.Breast milk contains the nutrients a baby need in correct proportions.
Children meal planning guidelines
1.Children should eat regular meals that contain a vatiety of nutrients in the daily recommended amounts.
2.Limit foods high in salt,sugar and fat to prevent obesity and overweight.
Teenagers meal planning guidelines
1.Eat regular meals that contain a variety of healthy foods in recommended amounts.
2.Drink 8 glasses of fluids.
3.Choose healthy snacks eg fruit and yoghurt.
Meal planning guidelines for pregnancy and breastfeeding
1.Eat regular meals that contain a variety of healthy foods in the Daly serving amounts given in the food pyramid.
2.Do not smoke or drink alcohol.
3.Avoid gaining too much weight as it can cause complications such as HBP.
Meal planning guidelines for adults
1.Adults should eat regular meals that contain a variety of healthy foods in the daily serving amounts given in the food pyramid
2.Avoid foods high in saturated fat,sugar and salt these can contribute to obesity and CHD.
3.Do not consume more than 6g of salt per day as this can lead to high blood pressure.
What does Malnutrition mean
A lack of proper nutrition caused by not having enough to eat or not eating enough of the right foods.
Meal planning guidelines for older people
1.Choose low fat cooking methods such as steaming and baking.
2.Avoid spicy foods to heartburn which can be common in this age group.
3.Eat healthy foods in the daily serving.
Meal planning guidelines for people with long-term illness and convalescents
1.Avoid highly seasoned foods or spicy foods eg curry.
2.Serve plenty of fluids,especially fresh,cool water.
3.Follow strict food hygiene guidelines as the persons immune system may be weakened.
