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nutritional groups (toddler ((((It is important during childhood that good…
nutritional groups
toddler
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At this stage in life energy demands are high, due to rapid growth and high levels of physical activity.
It is important during childhood that good food habits are instilled. The hope is that these will carry through into adulthood, thus decreasing the risk of dietary-related disorders.
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adult
Starchy (complex) carbohydrates of the wholegrain variety should be consumed. These will provide energy and fibre.
This provision of fibre is important. The recommended daily amount is 30g. It promotes a healthy gut, prevents constipation and reduces the risk of bowel related disorders such as cancer.
Also, adults are at risk of CVD. A diet rich in fibre reduces this risk.
Protein is no longer required for growth, but is still needed for maintenance of body cells and tissues.
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It is recommended that we take no more than 6g of sodium per day.Adults are at greater risk of developing CVD and high blood pressure if they consume too much sodium.
Unsaturated fats – Omega 3 and Omega 6 – are essential in order to help lower blood cholesterol.Saturated fats should be limited in order to help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and becoming overweight or obese
Iron is required to help prevent iron deficiency, known as anaemia.Iron requirements are high for females who are menstruating, and therefore at greater risk of anaemia.
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SODIUM
Sodium intake should be limited – children should take only a small amount of salt in meals as too much can be harmful to their developing kidneys.
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Like children, adolescents are growing rapidly.
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Unsaturated fat should be taken rather than saturated fat, to carry out its functions and provide energy.Care should be taken to monitor fat intake in order to reduce the risk of obesity.
Children only require small amounts of fat. It is important for children to consume some fat as they provide fat soluble vitamins needed at this age. It is important to give children unsaturated fats, rather than saturated fats, in order to decrease their risk of cardiovascular-related problems in later life.
The B group vitamins help the release of energy from food. This is important as children are so active.
50% of daily energy requirements should come from carbohydrate.No more than 5% of carbohydrate intake should be from sugary carbohydrates.
Starchy carbohydrates should be the main source of energy for children as they release energy slowly over a long period of time.Older children need 20g of fibre per day. To achieve this starchy carbohydrates should be taken in wholegrain form.
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This is important to maintain a strong immune system – helping to prevent the colds, flus and bugs that children may pick up at school.It also contributes to wound healing – key for children as they are prone to falling and having cut or grazed knees.
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Starchy (complex) carbohydrates should be eaten to meet energy requirements. Many adolescents are very active and play sport, so their energy requirements will be very high.
Fibre is also important. Adolescents should eat wholegrain varieties of carbohydrate in order to achieve the recommended fibre intake of 25g per day.
This will help to keep their gut healthy, prevent constipation and reduce the risk of bowel related disorders such as cancer.
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Growth – protein is needed during the growth spurt (in general, males will need higher amounts than females due to their larger muscle mass)
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Energy – protein can be used as a secondary source of energy to meet the high demands during this stage of life