4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle The Life Cycles Pregnancy Lactation Infancy (0-12 months) Toddler (1-3 years) Preschool (3+ years) School-aged Teen-aged Adults Older Adults (50+ years) 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle Pregancy Nutritional Needs Increase calories based upon your Doctor’s recommendations. Increase water, folic acid, calcium, iron and fiber. Reduce sodium. Foods to Avoid Avoid caffeine, alcohol, uncooked hot dogs, luncheon meats, soft cheeses, refrigerated meat spreads, refrigerated smoked seafood, raw milk. No more than two meals per week of fish high in mercury. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle Lactation Foods to Avoid Eat no more than two meals per week of fish high in mercury. Nutritional Needs Increase water, calcium, protein, folic acid. Increase calories based upon body weight. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle Infancy (0-12 months) Nutritional Needs Breastfeeding is recommended. When breastfeeding, use Vitamin D supplements. Increase iron if formula feeding. Mom needs Vitamin K supplements. Baby cereal introduced at 4 months of age. Table food introduced at 8 months of age. Foods to Avoid Avoid honey or corn syrup. Beware of choking risks. Eat no more than two meals per week of fish high in mercury. Withhold juice until 6 months of age. Need whole milk for infants up to two years of age. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle Toddler (1-3 years) Nutritional Needs Increase iron. Introduce new flavors and textures in order to increase the variety of foods. Increase self-feeding. This becomes an important developmental milestone. Foods to Avoid Eat no more than two meals per week of fish high in mercury. No hot dogs, nuts, seeds, chunks of meat or cheese, whole grapes, hard, gooey, or sticky candy, popcorn, chunks or peanut butter, raw vegetables, raisins, or chewing gum. No more than 16-24 ounces of milk or 4-6 ounces of juice/day. Servings should be ¼ size of adults. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle Preschool (3+ years) Nutritional Needs Need same variety of foods as adults but in smaller proportions. Serve about 2/3 of a serving. Entice them with foods that are bright in color, to make it more appealing. Encourage children to try new foods. Foods to Avoid Eat no more than two meals per week of fish high in mercury. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle School-aged Nutritional Needs Balanced diet Three servings of dairy daily Daily activity based on age, health, body size Foods to Avoid High-sugar snacks Fatty foods 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle Teens Nutritional Needs Eat more carbohydrates. Females need more calcium and iron. Foods to Avoid Avoid fried and saturated fats, excessive salt and sugars. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle Adults Nutritional Needs Follow dietary guidelines for Americans. Foods to Avoid Avoid excessive weight gain and high calorie foods. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle Older Adults (50+ years) Nutritional Needs More vitamin B6, B12, and vitamin D and calcium. Follow dietary guideline daily. Foods to Avoid Eat no more than two meals per week of fish high in mercury. No unpasteurized cheese, raw fish, raw milk, soft cheese, lightly cooked egg, raw meat or poultry or raw sprouts. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions Reducing the Risk Consult a dietitian, nutritionist, or a physician to prescribe one of the following: a special eating plan. medical nutrition therapy. 4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

Chronic Conditions affected by Nutrition The following chronic conditions may be affected by managing ones eating patterns include: High blood cholesterol Hypertension/high blood pressure Obesity Diabetes Osteoporosis Anorexia nervosa Bulimia nervosa Binge eating 4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

High Blood Cholesterol Causes Eating fatty (saturated fats) foods Eating high cholesterol foods Lack of fiber in the diet Symptoms Elevated blood pressure Elevated HDL/LDL levels Foods to include Low-fat or fat-free Whole grains Lean meats Fish Fresh fruits and vegetables Foods to avoid Partially hydrogenated oils Processed snack foods Highly marbled meats 4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

Hypertension/High blood pressure Causes Eating foods with a high sodium content Eating foods with a high fat content Low consumption of foods containing calcium, potassium and magnesium. Symptoms Elevated heart rate Shortness of breath with exertion Foods to include Low-sodium foods Fresh fruits and vegetables Whole grains Foods to avoid Highly processed snack foods Low fiber content High fat foods 4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions Obesity Causes Eating high fat content and low-nutrient dense foods. Eating oversized portions Limited physical activity Inherited genetic traits Symptoms Increased health problems Elevated BMI rating Foods to include Smaller portions Reduced-fat or fat free Whole grains Fish Fresh fruits and vegetables Foods that Impact Highly processed snack foods Low-fiber content High-fat foods 4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions Diabetes- Type II Causes Eating foods high in sugar Excessive body weight Low consumption of fiber Symptoms Excessive thirst Fatigue Foods to include Low-sugar and sugar-free Protein foods Whole grains Reduced-fat and fat-free Foods to avoid Foods that are high in sugar Foods that are high in carbohydrates 4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions Osteoporosis Causes Lack of calcium and exercise Symptoms Brittle bones or bones that break easily Hormonal changes Deficiency of vitamin D Foods to include Calcium and vitamin-rich foods Foods high in phosphorous Dark green leafy vegetables Foods to avoid Caffeine Soft drinks Alcohol Tobacco products 4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions 19

4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions Anorexia Nervosa Causes An unrealistic body image Peer pressure to be thin Symptoms Eating rituals Extensive exercise Obsession with dieting 4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions Bulimia Nervosa Causes Guilt associated by over eating The need to control weight by any means. Symptoms Tooth decay Blistered hands Ruptured esophagus 4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions Binge Eating Causes Feeling depressed Guilt Symptoms Consuming 3000 to 5000 calories and day Excessive weight gain 4.02F Nutrition and Chronic Conditions

THB5.02_Keep on Track with Good Nutrtion Throughout the Life Cycle Assignment With a partner, choose one of the life cycles to create an online brochure about. Must be digital! Must include nutritional needs and foods to eat/foods to avoid Must provide recipes for foods high in nutrients needed Must include pictures and facts relevant to that life cycle Also include exercise needed in that life cycle (as needed) THB5.02_Keep on Track with Good Nutrtion Throughout the Life Cycle