FAMILY LIFE CYCLE Nutritional Needs Across the Life

FAMILY LIFE CYCLE Nutritional Needs Across the Life Cycle

Family Life Cycle �Various stages of life �Nutrition requirements change �Level of activity and state of health �Changes in your food selections

Family Life Cycle Stages �Children – ages 12 months to 11 years �Adolescence – ages 12 to 21 �Adult – ages 22 to 60 �Elderly – age 60+

Basic Nutritional Needs �My. Pyramid and the Dietary Guidelines �Exercise �Proper nutrition helps the body: • Resist disease • Recuperate • To have energy �Fiber

Nutritional Needs for Children �Recommended servings �Nutrient dense foods �Variety and small amounts �Introducing new foods �Taste buds �Avoid sweet foods �Make foods interesting

Nutritional Needs for Adolescents �Recommended servings �Great activity and rapid growth �Variety of nutritious foods �Snack foods �Caffeine and carbonated drinks

Nutritional Needs for Teen Athletes �Energy producing nutrients �Exercise builds muscle �High energy output �Meals should be eaten 3 -5 hours before an athletic event. �Water is essential �Potassium replacement �Need more food �More protein?

Exercise Myths – True or False 1. The more you sweat, the more calories you burn. 2. Walking a mile burns the same amount of calories as running a mile.

Exercise Myths – True or False 3. 4. 5. The best time to exercise is in the evening. Water is the best fluid replacement to drink during and after exercise. Regular activity does not have the health benefits that vigorous exercise offers.

Teen Nutrition Video �Teen Nutrition. What’s the Big Debate?

Nutritional Needs for Adults �Metabolism slows down �Reduce food intake �Exercise �Sedentary lifestyle

Nutritional Needs for Aging/Elderly �Nutrient dense foods �Taste and smell �Low sodium and low-fat diets �Physical and mental challenges �Malnutrition �Eating habits and food choices �Food assistance programs

What am I here after?

Summary �Nutritional needs vary throughout our life cycle. �Make sure those needs are being met!

Next Class Periods �Children �Teen Cooking Lab �Elderly Cooking Lab