Nutrition Guidelines for a Healthy Life Cycle
Explore the essential aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle through balanced diets and proper nutrition at different life stages, such as pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence. Learn about key skills like understanding energy balance, meal portioning, and nutrient-rich food choices. Discover the importance of breastfeeding, weaning practices, and meal planning tips for optimal health.
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@rejon/creativecommons.org Life Cycle Dietary Guidelines
Learning Outcomes 1.8: Discuss the elements of a healthy lifestyle 1.10 Explain the role of the nutrients in contributing to a healthy balanced diet. 1.12 Investigate the nutritional requirements of each stage of the life cycle. @RG104/creativecommons.org
What will I learn To plan healthy balanced diets using the food pyramid and the healthy eating guidelines. Points to follow when planning meals throughout the life cycle during pregnancy and convalescence To discuss elements of a healthy lifestyle. @RG104/creativecommons.org
Key Skills Staying well- Being healthy by having a good understanding of nutrition @technatrually@creativecommons.org Communicating- Discussing the impact of healthy and less healthy f Working with others- Investigating nutritional needs at each stage of the life cycle. @mazeo/creativecommons.org Managing Information and Thinking- gathering and evaluating information relating to different nutrients. @rejon/creativecommons.org
Key Words Energy Balance Balanced Diet Portions Energy Weaning Lactating Sedentary Convalescent Manual workers Weaning Breastfeeding
Should be breastfeed for the 1st 6 months of life if possible Wean at 4-6 months: to introduce solids Ensure foods are blended/liquidised to prevent choking Babies Avoid convenience foods- high in salt and sugar Opt for bland foods i.e. cereals
Opt for 3 meals a day- care to give child size portions Include Iron & Vitamin C rich foods to prevent anaemia Opt for protein rich foods i.e. meat, milk. Children Opt for CHO rich foods for energy i.e. pasta, cereals. Include Calcium & Vitamin D rich foods for strong bones & teeth
Eat a well balanced diet Include Iron & Vitamin C rich foods to prevent anaemia esp. Teen girls Opt for protein rich foods i.e. meat, milk for growth Teens Opt for CHO rich foods for energy i.e. pasta, cereals. Include Calcium & Vitamin D rich foods for strong bones & teeth
Sedentary Worker @oksmith/creativecommons.org Person who does not work a physically active job and should reduce their kilocalorie intake to reduce risk of weight gain.
Eat a well balanced diet Sedentary workers- reduce kcal intake to avoid weight gain Opt for low saturated fat foods i.e. fish/chicken Adults Opt for a high fibre diet to aid digestion i.e. brown bread/pasta Include Calcium & Vitamin D rich foods to prevent osteoporosis
Weaning @pippi2011/creativecommons.org Introducing solids into the diet of a baby aged 4-6 months.
Eat a well balanced diet. Increase energy intake accordingly Avoid unpasteurised cheeses, pate and prepared salads due to risk of listeria Opt for protein rich foods i.e. meat, milk for foetal growth Pregnant/Breast feeding Women Opt for folic acid to prevent Neural Tube Defects in newborns. Include Calcium & Vitamin D rich foods for development of foetal bones & teeth
Eat 3 balanced meals per day. Opt for low saturated fat foods i.e. fish/chicken Avoid foods high in salt and sugar Elderly Opt for a high fibre diet to aid digestion i.e. brown bread/pasta Include Calcium & Vitamin D rich foods to prevent osteoporosis
A convalescent @schade/creativecommons.org People who are sick or recovering from illness.
Include protein rich foods for repair of body cells Include Vitamin C rich foods to build up resistance to infection Opt for small meals often. Convalescent Include Iron rich foods if there has been blood loss & to prevent anaemia Drink plenty of water to rehydrate.
