Changing Nutrient Needs
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- Created on: 03-03-14 09:45
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- Changing Our Nutrient Needs.
- Age
- Children need a lot of energy and nutrients to support their rapid growth
- Calcium and vitamin D are important as tooth and bone development occurs during childhood
- High energy foods rich in protein, iron and vitamin A are also important
- Teenagers grow rapidly so they need more protein and energy to support this. (Especially boys)
- Iron is important for growth, muscle development and menstruation.
- Adults should eat a balanced diet, with moderate amounts of meat and alcohol.
- The amounts of saturated fats and sugars should be limited to reduce the risk of obesity and the development of type 2 diabetes
- Older adults generally require less energy but still recommended that they have a balanced diet
- Vitamin D and calcium may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis and arthiritis
- Children need a lot of energy and nutrients to support their rapid growth
- Athletes have extra nutritional needs because they use more energy, vitamins, minerals and water than non-athletes.
- Get most of their energy from carbs, so a starch-rich diet is recommended
- Need protein for muscle build.
- Water is important because dehydration can cause fatigue and muscle cramp.
- Diabetics have to monitor their blood sugar levels frequiently.
- If a diabetic eats to much carbs their blood sugar level can become to high and cause serious problems.
- A healthy diet and taking regular meals can help a diabetic maintain normal blood sugar levels.
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