1. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

2. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
The Life Cycles
Pregancy
Lactation
Infancy (0-12 months)
Toddler (1-3 years)
Preschool (3+ years)
School-aged
Teen-aged
Adults
Older Adults (50+ years)
4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

3. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
Pregancy
Nutritional Needs
Increase calories based upon your Doctor’s recommendations.
Increase water, folic acid, calcium, iron and fiber.
Reduce sodium.
Foods to Avoid
Avoid caffeine, alcohol, uncooked hot dogs, luncheon meats, soft cheeses, refrigerated meat spreads, refrigerated smoked seafood, raw milk.
No more than two meals per week of fish high in mercury.
4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

4. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
Lactation
Foods to Avoid
Eat no more than two meals per week of fish high in mercury.
Nutritional Needs
Increase water, calcium, protein, folic acid.
Increase calories based upon body weight.
4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

5. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
Infancy (0-12 months)
Nutritional Needs
Breastfeeding is recommended.
When breastfeeding, use Vitamin D supplements.
Increase iron if formula feeding.
Mom needs Vitamin K supplements.
Baby cereal introduced at 4 months of age.
Table food introduced at 8 months of age.
Foods to Avoid
Avoid honey or corn syrup.
Beware of choking risks.
Eat no more than two meals per week of fish high in mercury.
Withhold juice until 6 months of age.
Need whole milk for infants up to two years of age.
4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

6. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
Toddler (1-3 years)
Nutritional Needs
Increase iron.
Introduce new flavors and textures in order to increase the variety of foods.
Increase self-feeding. This becomes an important developmental milestone.
Foods to Avoid
Eat no more than two meals per week of fish high in mercury.
No hot dogs, nuts, seeds, chunks of meat or cheese, whole grapes, hard, gooey, or sticky candy, popcorn, chunks or peanut butter, raw vegetables, raisins, or chewing gum.
No more than ounces of milk or 4-6 ounces of juice/day.
Servings should be ¼ size of adults.
4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

7. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
Preschool (3+ years)
Nutritional Needs
Need same variety of foods as adults but in smaller proportions.
Serve about 2/3 of a serving.
Entice them with foods that are bright in color, to make it more appealing.
Encourage children to try new foods.
Foods to Avoid
Eat no more than two meals per week of fish high in mercury.
4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

8. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
School-aged
Nutritional Needs
Balanced diet
Three servings of dairy daily
Daily activity based on age, health, body size
Foods to Avoid
High-sugar snacks
Fatty foods
4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

9. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
Teens
Nutritional Needs
Eat more carbohydrates.
Females need more calcium and iron.
Foods to Avoid
Avoid fried and saturated fats, excessive salt and sugars.
4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

10. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
Adults
Nutritional Needs
Follow dietary guidelines for Americans.
Foods to Avoid
Avoid excessive weight gain and high calorie foods.
4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle

11. 4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle
Older Adults (50+ years)
Nutritional Needs
More vitamin B6, B12, and vitamin D and calcium.
Follow dietary guideline daily.
Foods to Avoid
Eat no more than two meals per week of fish high in mercury.
No unpasteurized cheese, raw fish, raw milk, soft cheese, lightly cooked egg, raw meat or poultry or raw sprouts.
4.02A Keep on Track with Good Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle