1. Nutrition through the lifecycle
Proper nutrition is important through the entire life span.

2. Children: 12 months to 11 years
Childhood
Children: 12 months to 11 years

3. Childhood Nutrtion Serving sizes/portions: smaller!
Children need a variety of nutrient-dense foods in small amounts, FREQUENTLY.

4. Childhood nutrition cont…
Expose children to new foods one at a time.
Allergies!
Children’s taste buds are very sensitive.

5. AVOID SWEET FOODS AS SNACKS

6. Childhood nutrition cont…
Make foods inviting for children.
Color
Texture
Shape
Size
Temperature

7. Childhood nutrition cont…
Five Food Groups!
Encourage the consumption of nutrient –dense foods such as:
Milk
Meat
Whole grains
Fruits
Vegetables

8. Childhood nutrition cont…
Parents should urge kids to
EAT A GOOD BREAKFAST!!!

9. Childhood nutrition cont…
Children tend to eat foods that:
They helped prepare
Bright colors
Finger foods
Foods they see others eating

10. Adolescence is from 12-21 years old.

11. ADOLESCENCE This is a time of great activity and rapid growth.
We grow and change so much over these 9 years of life.

12. ADOLESCENCE
Teenagers need a variety of nutritious foods throughout the day. Follow the recommendations from myplate.

13. ADOLESCENCE
Avoid high sugar and fat snack foods.

14. ADOLESCENCE MONITOR AMOUNTS OF CAFFEINE AND CARBONATED DRINKS.
CAFFINE WILL
CURVE THE APPETITE.
THIS DOESN’T ALLOW
ROOM FOR NUTRIENT
DENSE FOODS.

15. ADOLESCENCE Most common pitfalls in the teen diet:
Too much fats, oils, salt and caffeine.
Too many sweets.
Too few fruits and vegetables.
Too little fiber.

16. ADOLESCENCE Cont… Not enough iron Skipping breakfast and or lunch
Eating the wrong
Breakfast foods

17. You can’t live a high energy life on a low energy diet!
ADOLESCENCE
You can’t live a high energy life on a low energy diet!

18. ADULT NUTRITION
Adult: years of age.

19. Adult Nutrition
Metabolism slows down. Generally total food intake needs to be reduced.

20. Adult Nutrition
Sedentary lifestyle creates a greater need for daily exercise.
Exercising is the key to balancing food intake and output.

21. ELDERLY NUTRITION
Elderly: 60 + years of age

22. Elderly Nutrition Aging adults have less sensitive taste buds.
They are also less sensitive to smells.

23. Elderly Nutrition Because of less activity, they need:
Less fat, sodium and calories in their diet
More nutrient-dense foods.
Daily exercise is
still important!!!

24. Elderly Nutrition
Elderly who live alone have a harder time eating a variety of foods.
Malnutrition is a concern.