Diet through life

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What 4 things affect energy requirements?
1) Age 2) Gender 3) Amount of activity/ Occupation 4) Body size
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What are the effects of a mother being underweight?
1) it is harder to become pregnant 2) likely for the baby to be underweight.
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What are the effects of a mother being overweight?
1) There is bigger chance of complcations
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Why do pregnant women need folate?
For the correct early formation of the baby and reduces the chance of spina bifida
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What is a good source of folate?
Dark green leafy vegetables.
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What is lactation?
The process of a mother producing milk and delivering it to the baby.
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What are the extra energy and nutritional needs of an infant?
1) Calcium 2) Phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
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What is colostrum?
The milk produced on the first three days
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What does breast milk provide?
1) All the energy needed 2) Nutrients 3) Proteins 4) Anti-bodies 5) White blood cells
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What nutrients are necessary in childhood?
1) Protein 2) Calcium 3) Iron 4) Vitamin A 5) Vitamin D
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How can children maintain dental health?
1) Brushing teeth 2) Avoiding sugary foods, snacks and drinks 3) Avoid acidic drinks or drink them through a straw
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What is the iron requirement for adolescent girls?
14.8 mg
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What is the iron requirement for adolescent boys?
11.3 mg
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What are good sources of iron?
1) Offal e.g. liver and kidney 2) Dark green leafy vegetables e.g. spinach
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What vitamin is needed to help absorb iron from non-meat sources?
Vitamin C
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What does BMI stand for?
Body Mass Index
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What can a poor diet in adulthood lead to?
1) Obesity 2) Cardiovascular disease/ CHD 3) Cancer 4) Diabetes
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Name 4 ways to healthy ageing?
1) eat a balanced diet 2) eat plenty of fruit and vegetables 3) Stay active 4) Drink alcohol in moderation
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What is osteoporosis?
When bones become weak and break easily
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What is important for older adults to have in their diet?
1) Calcium 2) Vitamin D
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What supplements are recommended for older adults ( 65+)
Vitamin D supplements
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