Foods and Nutrition 1030E Lecture 1: Nutrition through the lifecycle childhood to late adulthood notes
20 Oct 2015
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Nutrition through the lifecycle: childhood to late adulthood. Rapid growth rate of infancy begins to slow. Gain 14 to 19 cm (5. 5 to 7. 5 inches) and 4 to 5 kg (9 to 11 pounds) High energy requirement due to increased activity level. 1. 10g of protein per kg body weight (approximately 13g) 14g fibre (approximately 19g ) per 1000 kcal of energy consumed. Ensure adequate intake of calcium and iron. Iron deficient anemia is the most common nutrient deficiency in young children ( affect energy level, attention and mood) Includes water, milk, diluted fruit juice and high water content vegetables/fruit. Toddlers may need supplements due to their erratic eating habits, especially for fluoride. Supplements should not exceed 100% of the recommended dietary allowance (rda) for any nutrient. Toddlers stomachs are still small, they require 3 meals + alternate snacks every. Keeping a nutritious variety of foods available encourages a healthful diet. Portions should be small, 1 tbsp (15ml)/year.
