1. Standard Grade Home Economics Individuals have varying dietary needs !!!

2. Factors affecting food choice Age Body size Genetics Sex Health Activity Income

3. Baby Breast Milk advised Right amount Correct temperature and consistency Easy to digest Free !!! Antibodies-protects babies immune system No risk of contamination Helps mother and baby bond. Weaning 4-6months Milk Solids

4. Infants (1-3 yrs old) DO NOT FOLLOW HEALTHY EATING ADVICE !!! Eat little and often Energy Fat Sugar Salt Dietary fibre, Protein, Calcium Vitamins and Minerals

5. Primary School Children CAN NOW FOLLOW HEALTHY EATING GUIDELINES Eating habits develop (good and bad – can lead to future health problems). Healthy eating + Activity Nutrients: Protein, CHO, Calcium, Iron

6. Adolescence (12-18 years old). Boys Major growth spurt Bodily changes Increase in Muscles Protein + Energy Girls Growth Spurt Bodily changes Menstruation Iron, Calcium, Protein, Energy

7. Adults No rapid growth spurts – Nutrients needed for maintenance and repair. 19-50 year old Men – 2550Kcals Women – 1940Kcals Healthy diet very important

8. Elderly People Number of Elderly people in UK increasing. Less Active Energy. Nutrient dense food – no cakes or sweets. Constipation - NSP Anaemia - Iron and Vitamin C Bone disorders - Calcium, Vit D & Phosphorus (Osteoporosis) Digestive Disorders – False Teeth

9. Vegetarians Two Types Lacto Vegan Religion, Moral Issues, Health, Taste, Peer Pressure. Watch Iron Vit B12 Dietary Fibre Calcium LBV HBV

10. Pregnancy Eating for two? No – only an extra 500Kcals a day Nutrients to include in diet Protein Calcium Iron Folic Acid Dietary fibre Other concerns: Soft Cheese, Pate, Raw eggs, Soft Ice Cream (Listeria & Salmonella bacteria) Weight Constipation

11. Convalescents THE BALANCE OF GOOD HEALTH DOES NOT APPLY. Malnutrition exist in hospitals. Increase requirements for: Energy, Protein, Calcium, Iron, VitC, D and A to help repair body tissues.

12. Individuals have varying dietary needs !!! Think about people you know Which category do they fall into? What about yourself? Look Good Feel Great!!!

13. DRV Dietary Reference Values The estimated amount of nutrients and energy required by different people groups.

14. EAR Estimated Average Requirement An estimate of the amount of energy in particular required by individuals

15. LNRI RNI – Reference Nutrient Intakes Lower Reference Nutrient Intakes RNI’s are the amount of protein, vitamins and minerals required by individuals. The ‘Lower’ refers to the lowest level which is still enough.

16. Questions in SG Home Economics Attempt questions as directed by teacher Answers in notebook

17. Homework Write down ingredients for Mini Pizza – explain how this meal would suit dietary needs of an infant.