2.5 - Nutritional Needs at Different Stages of Life
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Practice Questions
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What does an infant need for proper nutrition in their first six months?
💡 Hint: Think about what is specifically designed for babies.
Name one important nutrient that adolescents need more of.
💡 Hint: These nutrients are vital for growth and development.
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What is the main nutrient required for healthy growth in infancy?
💡 Hint: Think about what infants consume in the first months.
True or False: Adults do not need to focus on balanced diets.
💡 Hint: Consider the role of diet in health management.
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Design a nutrition intervention program aimed at adolescents that focuses on enhancing iron and calcium intake. List key strategies and justify their importance.
💡 Hint: Think about effective ways to enhance awareness and accessibility to these nutrients.
Explain how aging impacts dietary guidelines and propose a sample meal plan for older adults including specific foods that meet their unique needs.
💡 Hint: Discuss how dietary guidelines would adjust to accommodate lower caloric needs but higher nutrient demands.
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