AXIA COLLEGE OF UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Nutrition Through Life Stages

Overview Nutritional needs of men and women through the stages of: –Infancy –Teens –Adults –Seniors –Pregnancy

Nutritional Needs Of Infants And Teenagers Infant Nutrition 50% of total calories from fat 500mg of calcium per day Begin dietary fiber after the age of 3 Teen Nutrition Lean protein sources Multiple servings of fruits and vegetables Whole grain foods Food preparations other than frying

Nutritional Needs Of Adults And Seniors Adult Nutrition 2-3 servings of milk 2-3 servings of meats 3-5 servings of vegetables 2-4 servings of fruits 6-11 servings of whole wheat carbohydrates Senior Nutrition Avoid empty calories Low cholesterol foods Low trans-fat foods Proper diet reduces the risk of osteoporosis, high blood pressure, and heart disease Pregnancy Increase Iron Increase calcium Increase folic acid

Caloric And Protein Differences Of Men And Women Men’s nutrition Energy and protein needs:  Infants-1000 cal/day, 12 g/day  Teenagers-1800 cal/day, 20 g/day  Adults-3200 cal/day, 52 g/day Women’s nutrition Energy and protein needs:  Infants-1000 cal/day, 12 g/day  Teenagers-1600 cal/day, 20 g/day  Adults-2300 cal/day, 48 g/day  Pregnant cal/day, 10 g/day more than normal

Conclusion Nutritional requirements change through the human life cycle Needs are deferent between men and women

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