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| Question | Answer |
| Name the nutrient which is required especially in teenage girls and give 2 examples of foods which are high in this nutrient | IRON - Red meat wholegrain cereals - Dark green leafy vegetables - Bread - Lentils |
| Why 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 |
| Why 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 |
| The 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 |
| Why 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 |
| Name 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) |
| What 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 |
| What 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 |
| What 2 nutrients are essential for the baby's growing skeletal system and maintenance of the mothers skeleton? | Calcium and Vitamin D |
| Why must a pregnant/lactating woman drink plenty of water? | To help in the production of breast milk |
| What kind of exercise should a pregnant woman take part in? | Load bearing exercise walking, gentle running |
| What supplement must a woman take when planning to have a baby and why? | Folic Acid Prevent birth defects - Spina bifida |
| What 2 ingredients must you not add to food when weaning a baby? | Sugar Salt |
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