Teen Living Objective 7.03 Notes

Lactose Intolerance A person experiences gas, bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea when eating dairy products. A person experiences gas, bloating, abdominal pain, and diarrhea when eating dairy products.

Diet Choices A diet high in fruits and veggies can help reduce the risk of developing some cancers. A diet high in fruits and veggies can help reduce the risk of developing some cancers.

Eating Habits Eating habits and attitudes toward food are established during childhood. Eating habits and attitudes toward food are established during childhood. Provide preschoolers with regular meals to teach good eating habits. Provide preschoolers with regular meals to teach good eating habits.

Medical Conditions Diabetes—a disease in which the body is unable to process carbohydrates. Diabetes—a disease in which the body is unable to process carbohydrates. High blood pressure—can often be prevented by eating a diet low in sodium (salt) High blood pressure—can often be prevented by eating a diet low in sodium (salt) High blood cholesterol can lead to heart disease High blood cholesterol can lead to heart disease Dehydration—drink lots of water to avoid Dehydration—drink lots of water to avoid

Digestion Athletes should eat 3 to 4 hours before a competition to allow the body time to properly digest food Athletes should eat 3 to 4 hours before a competition to allow the body time to properly digest food Athletes should eat foods high in complex carbohydrates to have plenty of energy for sports activities Athletes should eat foods high in complex carbohydrates to have plenty of energy for sports activities

Nutrient Needs Senior adults need fewer calories Senior adults need fewer calories Nutrient needs increase during pregnancy…a pregnant woman should increase intake of vitamins and minerals Nutrient needs increase during pregnancy…a pregnant woman should increase intake of vitamins and minerals Pregnant women should eat foods high in folic acid to prevent the risk of certain birth defects in her unborn baby. Pregnant women should eat foods high in folic acid to prevent the risk of certain birth defects in her unborn baby.

Food Allergies Read labels carefully and avoid foods that you are allergic to. Read labels carefully and avoid foods that you are allergic to. Symptoms: itchy rash, nasal congestion, swelling, diarrhea, headache, and vomiting. Symptoms: itchy rash, nasal congestion, swelling, diarrhea, headache, and vomiting.

Osteoporosis A condition in which bones become brittle. A condition in which bones become brittle. Can be prevented by eating high calcium foods as an adolescent and young adult. Can be prevented by eating high calcium foods as an adolescent and young adult.

Protein Used to build and repair body tissue Used to build and repair body tissue