Nutrition Throughout The Lifespan PDF

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Mandatory Assignment: to establish an overview of nutrition throughout the life span....

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Lifespan Homework- November 27th, 2018 This assignment is an overview of nutrition throughout the lifespan. Use this as an opportunity to establish an overview or look up information of interest related to the different age groups. Use the textbook (chapters 18, 19, 20) and/or online sources to complete the following. Nutrition for Pregnancy 1. List one nutrition recommendation for pregnancy that you find interesting (could be on calories, protein, folate, calcium, iron, essential fats, etc. needs or requirements OR look up gestational diabetes, hypertension and pregnancy, morning sickness or teen nutrition needs during pregnancy). The body weight will change during pregnancy. The weight will increase as proof that the mom’s body is nurturing the growing baby. By the time to give birth, the total blood volume will have increased by as much as 60%. The breasts will have filled with milk. The uterus will have grown to accommodate the baby and has filled with amniotic fluid. The baby then has grown to weigh 6 to 10 pounds (on average). To accomplish all of these productive changes, the mother’s body needs approximately 300 extra calories per day during your 2nd and 3rd trimester of pregnancy. Experts recommend 75 to 100 grams of protein per day. The daily requirement of calcium is around 1000 milligrams during pregnancy. In combination with sodium, potassium, and water, iron helps increase your blood volume and prevents anemia. A daily intake of 27 milligrams is ideal during pregnancy. Folic acid plays a key role in reducing the risk of neural tube defects, including spina bifida. Experts recommend 600 to 800 micrograms (.6 to .8 milligrams) daily. Nutrition and Infants_(0-12 months) 2. List an interesting fact about the nutrition content of breastmilk (protein, fat, vitamin, mineral, immune factors, etc). Breast milk contains two major types of protein: Your breast milk contains two main types of protein, called whey and casein. There's more whey protein than casein, and it has the greatest infection-fighting powers. If you use formula, make sure the whey-to-casein protein matches natural breast milk, or your baby could have a higher chance of infections and have trouble digesting milk. ●

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Proteins – Protein accounts for 75% of the nitrogen-containing compounds and the non-protein nitrogen substances include urea, nucleotides, peptides, free amino acids and DNA.

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Fats – Essential fatty acids and long-chain polyunsaturated fatty acids

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Carbohydrates – The principal carbohydrate of human milk is lactose.

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Minerals, vitamins, and trace elements.

3. List 2 benefits of breastfeeding, one for the mom and one for the infant. Mom: B  reastfeeding burns extra calories, so it can help you lose pregnancy weight faster. It releases the hormone oxytocin, which helps your uterus return to its pre-pregnancy size and may reduce uterine bleeding after birth. Infant:  Breast milk contains antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria. Breastfeeding lowers your baby's risk of having asthma or allergies.

4. Skim over one of the following websites about infant formula. Either Similac™ or Enfamil™ brands of products. Review 2 interesting types of infant formula’s and record one interesting nutrition related piece of information. https://similac.com/baby-formula and/or https://www.enfamil.com/ Infant Formula #1: Similac Pro-Advance ● With 2’-FL Human Milk Oligosaccharide* (HMO), an immune-nourishing prebiotic that circulates throughout the body ● 2’-FL HMO helps strengthen baby’s immune system to be more like the breastfed infant than ever before. ● A 19 Cal/fl oz, nutritionally complete, non-GMO,† milk-based, iron-fortified standard infant formula designed to support both immune and cognitive development with key ingredients found in breast milk. For use as a supplement or alternative to breastfeeding. ● Nucleotides to help support the developing immune system.2,3 Infant Formula #2: Enfamil Neuro-Pro Infant ●

Specially formulated to have a revolutionary fat-protein blend of MFGM and DHA, previously only available in breast milk*, NeuroPro Infant formula makes every feeding an opportunity to nourish your baby's brain first ○ Emerging evidence from a recent clinical study showed MFGM in formula supports cognitive development similar to breast milk.* ○ Get brain building nutrition inspired by breast milk from the formula brand that's #1 recommended by Pediatricians. ○ The only formula that has a fat-protein blend of MFGM and DHA, previously only found in breast milk.† ○ Complete nutrition for babies through 12 months, easy-to-digest proteins and dual prebiotics for immune health. ○ Made with non-GMO ingredients‡ that have not been genetically engineered.

5. Both formula websites provide many tips on infant feeding. Review and list a tip that you find interesting. ● Stick with breast milk or formula: B  reast milk is the ideal food for babies — with rare exceptions. If breast feeding isn't possible, use infant formula. Healthy newborns don't need water, juice or other fluids. ● Vitamin D supplements: Breast milk might not provide enough vitamin D, which helps your baby absorb calcium and phosphorus — nutrients necessary for strong bones.

Nutrition for Children (ages 1-11), pre-teen/teens (12-18) 6. Look up information on nutrition for each of the following age groups of children. Record one interesting food and health related tip or nutrition related issue, or nutrition related information for growth and development, how to establish health eating habits, sports nutrition for kids, conditions of interest related to children and autism/ADHD/anxiety/obesity/eating disorders/iron deficiency anemia/food allergies/etc.

Ages 1-5 (toddler, pre-school)- Eating protein helps a child's body build cells, break down food into energy, fight infection, and carry oxygen. Foods that contain high levels of protein include: Meat, Poultry, Fish, Eggs, Nuts, Beans, Dairy products. Ages 5-11 (grade school)- Children should be encouraged to drink plain water. Sweet drinks such as cordials or fruit juice are not needed for a healthy diet and aren’t recommended. Ages 12-18 (pre-teen, teenage)- Eat breakfast every day so you’re less likely to snack on junk food at morning tea. A wholemeal or wholegrain breakfast cereal that is low in sugar served with low-fat milk can provide plenty of vitamins, mineral and fibre. Other fast and healthy options include yoghurt or wholemeal toast.

Nutrition for adults over the age of 70 7. Write 1 paragraph related to nutrition needs in general for older people or nutrition related to sarcopenia or osteoporosis or dementia or Alzheimers or osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis or another topic generally related to people over the age of 70. As people get older our bodies have different needs, so certain nutrients become especially important for good health. Older adults need more calcium and vitamin D to help maintain bone health. They should have three servings of calcium-rich foods and beverages each day such as fortified cereals and fruit juices, dark green leafy vegetables, canned fish with soft bones, milk and fortified plant beverages. Eating more fiber-rich foods can help stay regular. Fiber also can help lower the risk for heart disease and prevent Type 2 diabetes. Increasing potassium along with reducing sodium (salt) also can lower the risk of high blood pressure for older people. Fruits, vegetables and beans are good sources of potassium. B  12 is important for creating red blood cells and DNA, and for maintaining healthy nerve function for a dults over the age of 70....