Lifespan Nutrition Needs Presentation

By Sandra Cruz

11/04/2010

SCI 241

Gerald Shigekawa

Adults

Females

• Caloric requirement of a female.

• Protein

• Calcium needs

• Needs for added iron.

Males

• Caloric requirement of a male.

• Protein

• high amounts of calcium can be harmful.

• Excess iron needs to be avoided.

Women during pregnancy

• Extra need for nutrients

• Increase in calories

• Increases in vitamins and

minerals

• Giving birth to a healthy

infant

Infants

• Development and growth

of an infant

• The infant will need

energy

• Carbohydrates

• Lactose

Teenagers

• Extra nutrients, minerals and calcium is vital

• Calories needs every day is approximately 2,200

• approximately 15 grams of iron per day

• Extra nutrients, minerals and calcium is vital

• Calories needs every day is approximately 2,500 and 2,800

• Approximately 12 grams of iron per day,

Older adults

• Many older adults do not eat the right foods.

• Male need about 2,000 calories per day.

• Females need about 1,600 calories per day.

• Reduced absorption of certain nutrients

Reference

• Family Health Guide. (2006). Good nutrition. Retrieved from

http://www.health.harvard.edu/fhg/updates/update0906b.shtml

• Graphics.iparenting. (n.d.). Babieskidsteens. Retrieved from

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• Parenting Advice World.. (2008). Research on teenagers nutritional needs. Retrieved

from http://parentingadviceworld.com/research-on-teenagers-nutritional-needs.html

• U.S. Department of Agriculture. (2004). Older adult health facts. Retrieved from

http://www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/toolkit/olderadults/OAnutrition.htm

• Wunderfulkitchen. (n.d.). Healthy foods. Retrieved from

http://wunderfulkitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/Healthy-Foods.jpg