JC Diet across the lifecycle

What does the term "Weaning" mean?

• Adults who aren't very active in their jobs

• a condition that happens when a person doesn't have enough iron

• Introducing solid foods to a babies diet

• people who are sick and recovering from illness

When should solid food be introduced to a babies diet?

• 1 year

• 2 weeks

• 4-6 months

• 2-3 years

Children can become fussy eaters. Which of these is NOT something that would help prevent a fussy eater.

• Involving children in meal preparation

• Giving them what ever they want

• Presenting the food in attractive child sized portions

• Introducing new foods with familiar foods

Why do children need calcium and Vitamin D?

• For strong bones and healthy teeth

• to help prevent anaemia

• to have a healthy immune system

• for energy

Teenage girls need lots of Iron to help prevent what condition?

• rickets

• Slow growth

• obesity

• anaemia

Which of these is a M.P.G. (Meal planning guideline) for teenagers?

• Avoid foods high in suagr, fat and salt

• Eat loads of butter and sausages

• drink 2 glasses of water a day

• Eat 1 portion of fruit and veg a day

A sedentary worker is...

• someone e.g. a builder who leads an active life and their job requires a lot of energy

• Someone e.g. an office worker who doesn't require as much energy to do their job

Why do adults need protein?

• Strong bones and teeth

• Growth and repair of body cells

• Prevent anaemia

• Prevent osteoporosis

What do pregnant women need to take for 12 weeks before pregnancy and the first 12 weeks of pregnancy?

• Protein

• Fibre

• Calcium

• Folic Acid

Why do pregnant women need to avoid unpasteurised cheese, pate and prepared salads?

• They could get food poisoning

• It's too expensive

• Their baby mightn't like it

• Could cause constipation