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Nutritional needs throughout life (Pregnancy (A healthy diet is needed to…
Nutritional needs throughout life
Babies
Newborn babies should only drink milk for the first 4-6 months
Human milk gives babies all their nutritional needs except iron
The introduction of solid foods is called weaning
Children
Toddlers grow rapidly so they need a balanced diet
Toddlers are active so they need a good supply of fat which helps the brain and nervous system
Teenagers
Adolescence is a period of rapid growth
The need for energy and most nutrients is relatively high
Girls need more iron to replace blood lost in menstruation
Pregnancy
A healthy diet is needed to give the baby all the nutrients it needs
Folic acid is needed before and during early pregnancy for the development of the neural tube
The babies bones need calcium as they grow
The mother will need a rich supply of iron as they need to create a new blood supply
Constipation is common during pregnancy so the mother needs fibre
The Elderly
Energy requirements decrease so they need smaller portions
Older people need to keep hydrated
Osteoporosis occurs so they need calcium