1. Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Different Groups of People
The nutritional and dietary needs of people will vary according to the life stage they are at, which are categorised into the following groups of people:
- babies
- toddlers
- pre-school children
- school aged children
- adolescents
- adults
- older people
pregnant and lactating women.
As part of the GCSE course you need to be aware of the needs of the above groups.

2. Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Different Groups of People
Find the correct foods for the following:
Pregnant women need to have a high quantity of fibre in their diet to prevent constipation.
Identify 5 foods high in fibre.
Pregnant women should avoid certain foods to prevent harm to the foetus.
Identify 2 foods that pregnant women should avoid to eat.

3. Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Different Groups of People
Pregnant women should avoid a high vitamin A intake to prevent possible birth defects in the baby.
Identify 2 foods that have a high vitamin A content.
Pregnant women should ensure that they obtain sufficient folate to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida.
Identify 3 foods that are high in folate.

4. Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Different Groups of People
Elderly people should ensure that they receive sufficient vitamin B12 to prevent anaemia and potential memory loss.
Identify 4 number of foods that are high in vitamin B12.
Elderly people often suffer from a lack of vitamin D due to less exposure to sunlight.
Identify 2 foods that are high in vitamin D.

5. Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Different Groups of People
Adults are often less active due to having sedentary jobs.
Identify 4 foods that are suitable for reducing their energy intake.
Teenagers need to base their diet on starchy carbohydrates to provide long lasting energy and prevent them snacking in between meals.
Identify 4 foods that are starchy complex carbohydrates.

6. Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Different Groups of People
School aged children are going through a period of rapid growth so need a good supply of protein.
Identify 6 foods that are high in protein.
Preschool children need a good supply of calcium to build strong bones and teeth.
Identify 4 foods that are high in calcium.

7. Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Different Groups of People
Toddlers should not be given skimmed milk as this reduces their fat soluble vitamin intake.
Identify 3 foods that are high in vitamin A.
After 6 months a baby’s iron supply is depleted and sufficient iron must be obtained from the food they are weaned onto.
Identify 4 foods that that are high in iron.

8. Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Different Groups of People
5 portions of fruit and vegetables are recommended at every life stage.
Identify 6 foods that are high in vitamin C.
What does DRV stand for ?

9. Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Different Groups of People
Additives - identify the three main type of additives used in food.
What are they used for?

10. Nutritional and Dietary Needs of Different Groups of People
Create a balanced menu for a young toddler explaining your choices.
Use Jenny Ridgwell program to calculate the nutritional value of your menu – print screen your results.