Nutritional needs of different age groups

Question 1

Young children’s diets should gradually move to a diet based of what?

Answer 1

Between 2 and 5 years old, children should gradually move to a diet based on the Eatwell guide

Question 2

Why do children have to have smalls and frequent meals to get the energy they need ?

Answer 2

Young children do not have larger stomachs

Question 3

How much miles do young children need a day and why ?

Answer 3

They need 350ml a day to give them the daily calcium they need and it is also a good source of vitamin A

Question 4

Why do children need more energy and nutrients than adults ( in proportion to their body size ) ?

Answer 4

Children grown quickly and are very active so there is an extra demand for energy and nutrients

Question 5

Why do children need protein ?

Answer 5

To help them grow and repair their body

Question 6

What are examples of protein foods suitable for children ?

Answer 6

Fish finger, boiled eggs

Question 7

Why do children need carbohydrates and fats ?

Answer 7

Starchy carbohydrates and some fats provide energy for growth and physical activity. Saturated fats should be eaten in moderation

Question 8

What a good examples of carbohydrates that are suitable for children ?

Answer 8

Mashed potatoes and pasta

Question 9

What are food examples of fats that are suitable for children ?

Answer 9

Peanuts and avacados

Question 10

Why do children need calcium and vitamin D ?

Answer 10

For health teeth and bone development

Question 11

What are food examples that contain calcium and are suitable for children ?

Answer 11

Milk, yoghurt tubes, cheese

Question 12

What are food examples that contain vitamin D and are suitable for children ?

Answer 12

Tuna, salmon

Question 13

What should teenagers diet be based of ?

Answer 13

The Eeatwell guide

Question 14

Why do teenagers need protein ?

Answer 14

To cope with growth spurts. Boys tend to need more protein than girls as muscular tissue develops

Question 15

What are food examples for protein and are suitable for teenagers ?

Answer 15

Omelettes, chicken

Question 16

Why do teenagers need Iron and Vitamin C ?

Answer 16

Teenage girls who have periods lose iron, which needs to be replaced or they could become anaemic. Vitamin C helps absorb the iron

Question 17

What are food examples for iron that are suitable for teenagers ?

Answer 17

Spinach and beef

Question 18

What are food examples for Vitamin C that are suitable for teenagers ?

Answer 18

Peppers, strawberries

Question 19

Why do teenagers need calcium and vitamin D ?

Answer 19

The skeleton grow quickly during this time.
These nutrients are necessary as they help the skeleton reach reach peak size and bone density

Question 20

What food examples for calcium are suitable for teenager ?

Answer 20

Milk, yoghurt, kale,
tofu

Question 21

What food examples are there for vitamin D that are suitable for teenagers ?

Answer 21

Tuna, salmon, mackerel

Question 22

Why do adults nutritional needs vary as much ?

Answer 22

Because adults stop growing so adults should
focus on maintaining a healthy
life style - they are encourage to follow the Eatwell Guide to keep the body disease-free.

Question 23

Why do Men require more calories than women ?

Answer 23

Because they have more lean muscle (muscles require lots of energy to function properly) and are generally taller and larger

Question 24

Why are calcium and Vitamin D important to adults ?

Answer 24

• To reduce the chance of bone diseases in later life

-Women can quickly lose bone strength after the menopause in their 40s or 50s too, so these nutrients are needed to keep the skeleton strong

Question 25

How should pregnant women adapt their diet to help the baby ?

Answer 25

- Eat 200 more calories per day towards the end of pregnancy to support the baby’s growth. Being careful as it can cause excessive weight gain - Consume more folic acid - it helps to reduce the risk of birth defects such as spinal bifida

Question 26

What do elderly adults need to cut down on their diet and why ?

Answer 26

The elderly need to take great care with they energy intake - cutting down on excess saturated fats will help to avoid health risks like coronary heart disease. They have to do this because as we age, our muscles decrease and it becomes more difficult to do physical exercise, meaning less energy expenditure

Question 27

Why might the elderly have to adapt recipes and meals ?

Answer 27

The senses of taste and smell can change which can affect the enjoyment of food. So by adapting them you can make them appealing and interesting again

Question 28

Why do the elderly need Calcium and Vitamin D important?

Answer 28

To help stop bones becoming weak and brittle and reduce the risk of developing bone diseases

Question 29

What food are examples of calcium and suitable for the elderly ?

Answer 29

Milk, yoghurt, kale, sardines

Question 30

What foods are examples of vitamin D and suitable for the elderly ?

Answer 30

Tuna, salmon, mackerel

Question 31

Why do the elderly need vitamin B12 ?

Answer 31

To keep the brain healthy and prevent memory loss

Question 32

What foods are examples of vitamin B12 and are suitable for the elderly ?

Answer 32

Milk, fish, beef

Question 33

Why do the elderly need fibre ?

Answer 33

To help prevent constipation as the digestive system begins to weaken

Question 34

What food are examples of fibre and suitable for the elderly ?

Answer 34

Lentils, wholemeal bread

Question 35

Why do the elderly need vitamin A ?

Answer 35

To help maintain good eyesight

Question 36

What are food examples of vitamins A and suitable for the elderly ?

Answer 36

Liver, scrambled eggs

Question 37

Why might the elderly need vitamin supplements?

Answer 37

Less active elderly adults may not get enough vitamin D from sunlight. So may benefit from vitamin D tablets