Individual dietary needs Flashcards
(13 cards)
Name 2 Nutrients that are needed during pregnancy and explain why?
- Energy
- Extra energy is needed to support the fetus during pregnancy, allowing fat to be lay on the mothers body for childbirth. - Protein
- Required for the growth of the fetus in addition to the protein needed for the women herself.
What vitamin should pregnant women avoid?
- Vitamin A
because it can lead to miscarriage
Name 2 Nutrients and explain why these are needed in toddlers diets?
- Energy
- toddlers are very active. - Protein
- Required for the growth, repair and maintenance of the body tissue as toddlers are growing rapidly.
Name 2 Nutrients and explain why these are needed in childrens diets?
- Energy
- Because children are very energetic, complex carbohydrates will release this energy slowly - Protein
- Growth and repair of body cells and tissues.
Name 2 nutrients and explain why these are needed in a teenagers diet?
- Protein
- Required to cope with growth spurts in teenagers - Vitamin C
- Needed to ensure the absorption of iron, this will prevent anaemia.
Name 2 nutrients and explain why these are needed in a adults diet?
- Protein
- For the repair and maintenance of cells and tissues after exercise - Minerals
- Calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D will reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later life.
Name 2 nutrients and explain why these are needed in an elderly persons diet?
- Protein
- For the maintenance of cell tissues, extra may be required after injury or operation. - Fat
- Essential fatty acids will help reduce the common problem of arthritis.
Name 2 nutrients and explain why these are needed in a vegetarians/ vegans diet?
- Energy
- They need to use complex carbohydrate as a source of energy. - Vitamin C
- Should be eaten to ensure the maximum absorption of iron.
What does EAR stand for and explain this term?
- Estimated Average Requirements
- The average requirement for most people, but may not fit everyone persons needs specifically
What does RNI stand for and explain this term?
- Reference Nutrient Intake
- An intake that is enough for every individual, and is normally higher than what most people need.
What does LRNI stand for and explain this term?
- Lower Reference Nutrient Intake
- The amount of nutrient that will only be suitable for a small amount of people, Normally people will need more than this if they eat enough.
What does the term safe intake mean?
This is a term used to indicate the amount needed of a nutrient in which there is not enough information to estimate requirements.
What are DRV’s?
Dietary Reference Values
The nutrient requirements made to fit a healthy person, these do not cater to fit everybodys needs.
