Nutrition Through the Lifecycle

How much should kids eat?

• 1 cup x age of the child

• 1 TBSP x age of the child

• 1 tsp x age of the child

• As much as they want

What should you do with picky eaters?

• Force them to eat it. They will learn to love it

• Offer them a lot of unfamiliar foods at the same time. That way you get it over with.

• Don't do anything and just provide the food they want and ask for

• Lead by example and don't pressure them. Help the food look good and fun

What should children drink?

• Anything they want. Their bodies will know what is best for them.

• Water instead of sugary drinks

• Soda, juice, and flavored milks

Which mineral is deficient in the body when a person is diagnosed with anemia?

• Magnesium

• Copper

• Iron

• Calcium

Which nutrient helps in the prevention of osteoporosis?

• Vitamin A

• Folate

• Iron

• Calcium

Why do adults need fewer calories?

• Their metabolism speeds up

• Their metabolism slows down

• They get more tired easier so they get fatter

• They don't need fewer calories

The elderly lose their sense of taste and smell putting them at greater risk of:

• Calcium deficiency

• Food poisoning

• Too much sodium

• Heart disease

What factors make it difficult for the Elderly to get good nutrition?

• Live alone

• Disabilities

• Financial Reasons

• All of the above

What is NOT one of the stages of the life cycle that we talked about?

• Children

• Adolescents

• Young Adults

• Elderly

What 2 nutrients are especially important for teens (choose 2 answers)

• Calcium and Iron

• Proteins and fats

• Vitamin C and Omega 3's

• Fruits and Vegetablees