Foods and Nutrition 1021 Lecture Notes - Lecture 14: Dental Caries, Food Intolerance, Healthy Diet
3 Apr 2017
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Chapter 14: life cycle and nutrition: child, teen, and. Nutrient needs change throughout life into old age, depending on the rate of growth, gender, activities, etc. Growth enlarges demand for all nutrients per lb bw. The toddler needs to nutrition to support growth and activity level . o o. Accumulation of a larger mass, greater density of bone, muscle tissue, & refinement of ns coordination o o o. Milk remains a central source of ca, pro, & other nutrients. Energy & protein if given a selection of nutritious foods & limited treats, a child"s internal appetite regulation guarantees right amounts of energy intakes. Need to restrict foods high in added sugars, safa, calories. Eating well with canada"s food guide provides safe & appropriate goals for diets of healthy children 2 y & older. 7 of 10 canadian children aged 4-8 yrs do not consume the minimum recommendation of 5 servings of vegetables and fruit/day.
