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GCSE FOOD AND NUTRITION - DIETARY NEEDS AT DIFFERENT STAGES IN LIFE
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- 1Name the nutrient which is required especially in teenage girls and give 2 examples of foods which are high in this nutrientIRON
- Red meat wholegrain cereals
- Dark green leafy vegetables
- Bread
- Lentils - 2Why do teenage boys need sufficient protein at the age 15-20 yrs?A significant amount of muscle grows in their arms, legs, chest and abdomen
- 3Why do the elderly need a good source of fibre in their diets? What is the full scientific name for this?To prevent constipation and diverticular disease
NSP - Non-starch Polysaccahride - 4The elderly can be at risk of High Blood pressure. What dietary advice would you give?Limit intake of ready meals
Don't add salt to food
Use Low sodium salt - 5Why does the amount of energy the elderly require reduce?Their metabolic rate slows down
Don't require as much energy due to reduce physical activity - 6Name 2 problems the elderly may face when preparing food?May have a very low income, not able to afford food
Have manual dexterity problems (arthritis, cant hold equipment properly to cook) - 7What help is available to the elderly to encourage them to eat?Meals on wheels
Home helps, to help them cook
Lunch clubs
Mobility buses to help them get to the supermarkets - 8What 3 foods/drinks should a pregnant woman avoid and why?Pate
Soft cheeses
Blue cheese
Raw/lightly cooked meat (Burgers)
Liver
Raw eggs
Swordfish
Caffeine/alcohol - 9What 2 nutrients are essential for the baby's growing skeletal system and maintenance of the mothers skeleton?Calcium and Vitamin D
- 10Why must a pregnant/lactating woman drink plenty of water?To help in the production of breast milk
- 11What kind of exercise should a pregnant woman take part in?Load bearing exercise
walking, gentle running - 12What supplement must a woman take when planning to have a baby and why?Folic Acid
Prevent birth defects - Spina bifida - 13What 2 ingredients must you not add to food when weaning a baby?Sugar
Salt
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