Nutrition through life cycle Q2

What are the recommendations for breastfeeding?

• Breastfeeding should be limited to 3 months only.
• Introduce solid foods before 4 months of age.
• Breastfeeding is not recommended after 1 year.
• Exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months,

What does weaning mean?

• The process of introducing a pacifier to an infant.
• The act of stopping all forms of feeding immediately.
• A method of teaching infants to speak.
• Weaning means the transition from breastfeeding to solid food.

Why should children limit fibre (NSP)?

• Fibre is essential for children's growth and development.
• Children should limit fibre for better digestion.

• To give them enough energy

• Limiting fibre helps prevent obesity in children.

Short term impact of children being in an energy excess

• Increased energy levels, being able to participate in school, growth and development

• build and repair muslces

• production of purple pigments for seeing in the dark

• Decreased appetite and lethargy.

What is the long term impact of energy excess in children

• Long-term impacts include excess energy being stored as fat leading to childhood obesity

• long term impact is an increase in physical strength and endurance

• long term impact is increase enhanced social skills and friendships

• long term impact is Improved academic performance and focus

Why do children require protein

• Children need protein solely for energy.
• Protein is not important for children's health.
• Protein is only needed for adults.
• Growth, development, and tissue repair.

Why are vitamin D and calcium important for children

• Vitamin D and calcium are primarily used for energy production.
• Vitamin D and calcium are only important for adults, not children.
• Support bone growth and development, reduce risk of rickets

• Calcium is essential for muscle relaxation and vitamin D for skin health.

What vitamins do children under four need to supplement

• Vitamin C
• Calcium
• Vitamin D, Vitamin A, Iron
• Vitamin B12

Vitamin A deficiency in children will lead to

• Improved digestion and nutrient absorption.
• Enhanced bone growth and development.
• reduction in the production of purple vision, Impaired night vision

• Increased energy levels and stamina.

Why do children need calcium

• Children need calcium for better eyesight.
• Calcium is only important for adults.
• Calcium helps children run faster.
• strong bones and teeth development.