Life Cycle Dietary Guidelines @rejon/creativecommons.org Life Cycle Dietary Guidelines

Learning Outcomes 1.8: Discuss the elements of a healthy lifestyle 1.10 Explain the role of the nutrients in contributing to a healthy balanced diet. 1.12 Investigate the nutritional requirements of each stage of the life cycle. @RG104/creativecommons.org

What will I learn To plan healthy balanced diets using the food pyramid and the healthy eating guidelines. Points to follow when planning meals throughout the life cycle during pregnancy and convalescence To discuss elements of a healthy lifestyle. @RG104/creativecommons.org

Key Skills Staying well- Being healthy by having a good understanding of nutrition @technatrually@creativecommons.org Working with others- Investigating nutritional needs at each stage of the life cycle. Communicating- Discussing the impact of healthy and less healthy f @mazeo/creativecommons.org Managing Information and Thinking- gathering and evaluating information relating to different nutrients. @rejon/creativecommons.org

Key Words Energy Balance Portions Weaning Balanced Diet Weaning Lactating Weaning Balanced Diet Convalescent Sedentary Weaning Breastfeeding Manual workers

Wean at 4-6 months: to introduce solids Avoid convenience foods- high in salt and sugar Opt for bland foods i.e. cereals Ensure foods are blended/liquidised to prevent choking Should be breastfeed for the 1st 6 months of life if possible Babies

Opt for protein rich foods i.e. meat, milk. Opt for CHO rich foods for energy i.e. pasta, cereals. Include Calcium & Vitamin D rich foods for strong bones & teeth Include Iron & Vitamin C rich foods to prevent anaemia Opt for 3 meals a day- care to give child size portions Children

Teens Eat a well balanced diet Opt for protein rich foods i.e. meat, milk for growth Opt for CHO rich foods for energy i.e. pasta, cereals. Include Calcium & Vitamin D rich foods for strong bones & teeth Include Iron & Vitamin C rich foods to prevent anaemia esp. Teen girls Eat a well balanced diet Teens

Sedentary Worker @oksmith/creativecommons.org Person who does not work a physically active job and should reduce their kilocalorie intake to reduce risk of weight gain.

Adults Eat a well balanced diet Opt for low saturated fat foods i.e. fish/chicken Opt for a high fibre diet to aid digestion i.e. brown bread/pasta Include Calcium & Vitamin D rich foods to prevent osteoporosis Sedentary workers- reduce kcal intake to avoid weight gain Eat a well balanced diet Adults

Introducing solids into the diet of a baby aged 4-6 months. Weaning @pippi2011/creativecommons.org Introducing solids into the diet of a baby aged 4-6 months.

Pregnant/Breastfeeding Women Opt for protein rich foods i.e. meat, milk for foetal growth Opt for folic acid to prevent Neural Tube Defects in newborns. Include Calcium & Vitamin D rich foods for development of foetal bones & teeth Avoid unpasteurised cheeses, pate and prepared salads due to risk of listeria Eat a well balanced diet. Increase energy intake accordingly Pregnant/Breastfeeding Women

Elderly Eat 3 balanced meals per day. Opt for low saturated fat foods i.e. fish/chicken Opt for a high fibre diet to aid digestion i.e. brown bread/pasta Include Calcium & Vitamin D rich foods to prevent osteoporosis Avoid foods high in salt and sugar Eat 3 balanced meals per day. Elderly

People who are sick or recovering from illness. A convalescent @schade/creativecommons.org People who are sick or recovering from illness.

Convalescent Include protein rich foods for repair of body cells Include Vitamin C rich foods to build up resistance to infection Include Iron rich foods if there has been blood loss & to prevent anaemia Drink plenty of water to rehydrate. Opt for small meals often. Include protein rich foods for repair of body cells Convalescent