Diets Through The Life Cycle Flashcards
(20 cards)
What are the nutritional guidelines for adults (19-50)?
Protein, carbs,calcium,iron,vitamin c, vitamin d,
What is one (1) meal planning guidelines for adults?
1.Eat regular meals that contain a variety of healthy foods in the daily serving amounts given in the food pyramid
What is one (2) meal planning guidelines for adults?
Avoid foods high in saturated fat, sugar and salt as these can contribute to obesity and CHD
What is one (3) meal planning guidelines for adults?
Do not consume more than 6g of salt per day. Excess salt can contribute to high blood pressure and strokes
What does malnutrition mean?
The lack of proper nutrition caused by not having enough to eat or not eating enough of the right foods.
What are the nutritional guidelines for older people?
Protein, carbs, calcium, iron, vitamin c, vitamin d, vitamin A
What is one (1) meal planning guidelines for older people?
Eat regular meals that contain a variety of healthy foods in the daily serving amounts given in the food pyramid
What is one (2) meal planning guidelines for older people?
Choose low fat cooking methods such as steaming and baking.
What is one (3) meal planning guidelines for older people?
Prepare meals using easily digestible foods as chewing may be difficult if the teeth are missing or dentures are worn.
What are the nutritional guidelines for people with long term illness and convalescence?
Protein, carbs, iron, vitamin c, vitamin d
What is one (1) meal planning guidelines for people with illnesses?
Serve easy to manage portions that are attractively presented as they may have reduced appetite.
What is one (2) meal planning guidelines for people with illnesses?
Avoid highly seasoned foods or spicy foods e.g curry it can lead to indigestion.
What is one (3) meal planning guidelines for people with illnesses?
Use low fat cooking methods (steaming and baking) as the person will have reduced energy requirements.
What are the benefits of breastfeeding?
- Breast milk is free. 2. Breast milk is sterile at the correct temperature. 3. Breast milk contains the nutrients a baby needs in the correct proportions
What is formula and how is it used?
Formal is used instead of breast milk and is is vital that all equipment is sterile and that the manufacturer instructions are followed exactly because if not the baby could get ill.
What food should you give the baby while weaning
Babies are born with enough iron to last 6 months. Introduce iron rich foods.
Babies over 6 months need vitamin c through fruit and vegetables.
Babies are not exposed to sunlight so a source of vit d is important.
Introduce one food at a time (allergies)
No sugar or salt to be added to foods this can lead to kidney damage.
By age one they should be eating the same foods as the rest of the family.
What nutrients do teenagers need?
Same as adults
One (1) Meal planing guidelines for children?
Children should eat regular meals that contain a variety of nutrients in the daily recommended amounts and correct serving portions given in the food pyramid.
One (2) Meal planing guidelines for children?
Limit foods high in salt, sugar and fat to prevent obesity and overweight.
One (3) Meal planing guidelines for children?
Regulate food portions and should be suited to the child.
