WorksheetsNutrition Through the Lifecycle
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
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
If adults eat the same amount of food as when they were younger, they are likely to:
Gain Weight
Lose Weight
Maintain Weight
