Special Considerations Essential Nutrients OBJ STUDENTS WILL ANALYZE
Special Considerations & Essential Nutrients OBJ: STUDENTS WILL ANALYZE THE BENEFIT TO EATING ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS BASED ON THEIR HEALTH NEEDS
Carbohydrate & Athletes What you eat can have a big effect on how you perform All athletes need a diet which provides energy in the form of carbohydrates and fat as well as protein, vitamins, and minerals. 55 -60% of calories should come from carbohydrates. Grains Fruit and vegetables No more than 30% of calories should come from fat. 10 -15% of calories should come from protein.
What is a supplement? A supplement is often used if a person is lacking essential vitamins and minerals from their diet. For a teenager, a multi-vitamin can be very beneficial to ensure that teens get all the essential vitamins and minerals in their diet.
Osteoporosis & Calcium and Vitamin D As a person ages, it is important to have strong bones. Osteoporosis is a condition which causes weak bones. People with osteoporosis are prone to broken bones and falls. Calcium and vitamin D: help to create strong bones. Foods in the milk group are especially high in calcium and vitamin D.
Pregnancy & Folic Acid Folic acid is found in foods such as orange juice, spinach, asparagus, collards, sunflower seeds, black-eyed peas, and lentils. It is also found in a woman’s prenatal vitamin. A mother who consumes enough folic acid during her pregnancy will prevent the following conditions: Birth defects of the baby’s spine (spina bifida) Cleft lip Reduces the risk of pregnancy complications, premature birth, low birth weight, miscarriage, and poor growth in the womb.
Not enough folic acid? Spina Bifida Cleft Lip
Anemia & Iron Lack of iron in a person’s diet causes anemia People with anemia often feel tired through out the day due to lack of oxygen in their blood. Iron-rich foods include strawberries, spinach, eggs, red meat, dried fruit, whole grain cereals, beans, and red meat. Most multivitamins contain 100% of the iron a person needs in a day.
Sickness & Vitamin C helps to strengthen the immune system and prevent sickness. Good sources of Vitamin C include orange juice, oranges, cantaloupe, broccoli, red pepper, and kiwi.
Nutrition Menu Interested in learning more? 1 day diet plan during Pregnancy (4 points) 1 day diet plan for an athlete (4 points)
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