DIFFERENT TYPES OF NUTRITIONAL NEEDS
Young Children (1 -4 y/o)
School-going Children (5-12)
Teenagers
Elderly
Weight Problems
Vegetarians
Pregnant & Lactating Women
Convalescent
Athletes
Factors to Consider
At the age of rapid growth
Are active - require alot of energy
Serve small portions and attractively
Food rich in Protein
Milk
Factors to Consider
Highly energetic
Tend to be fussy
Require guidance when choosing food
Variety of food, atrractively
Breakfast is important
High in protein
factors to consider
puberty
Freedom to choose
fastfood
balanced meal
complex cho
Lower intake of processed food
factors to consider
require lesser energy
less active
digestive system slowed down
small portions
adequate protein
easy to chew and digest