1. Dietary Needs
Children

2. Aims of this lesson To understand: what a child is
Why children require specific nutrients
What those nutrients are
Where these nutrients can be found in food

3. Age range
Different needs dependant on age

4. Why do we need specific nutrients?

5. What do we need?

6. What do I need and where can we find these nutrients?
18 months- 4 years
Requirements
or needs
Sources
5-8 years
9-12 years

7. 18 months – 4 years Needs - Increased demand for all nutrients
Rapid growth and development
Protein – growth and repair
Carbohydrates – main source of energy inc. Full fat milk for increased absorption of
Vitamins A and D – correct bone development
Vitamin C – essential for absorbing iron
Minerals – iron (healthy blood) and calcium (bone development alongside vitamin D)

8. 5 – 8 years Needs – in addition to previous age group –
increased requirement of calories for continued growth
Increased levels of vitamin B –growth and function of nervous system/maintains muscle tone/helps release carbohydrate from the body – energy. Good source – marmite
Increased requirements for calcium – bone bank

9. 9 – 12 years Needs – in addition to previous age groups –
increased requirement of calories for continued growth
Increased levels of vitamin B –growth and function of nervous system/maintains muscle tone/helps release carbohydrate from the body – energy. Good source – marmite
Increased requirements for calcium – bone bank
Also increased iron requirements – blood volume increases due to increased muscle during growth

10. Sources of these Nutrients

11. Next lesson
Teenagers