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Pregnancy/Lactation
FOODS TO AVOID:
-Caffeine
-Raw meat
-Poultry
-Seafood
Special Nurition Needs:
-71 mg of protein
-100 mg of calcium
-600 mg of folic acid
-27 mg of iron
-During pregnancy you should choose a diet that includes a variety of nutritious foods, including 8 to 10 glasses of water a day. -
Infancy
FOODS TO AVOID:
-Honey
-Peanut Butter
-Any type of nuts
-Acidic fruits
-Corn
Special Nutritional Needs:
-Human milk and formula have all the nutrients your baby needs for the first 6 months, such as protein, fats, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals
- Babies can regulate the amount of nutrition they need by taking more or less milk. -
Toddler
FOODS TO AVOID:
-Large peices of meats
-Seeds
-Popcorn
-Chips
-Nuts
-Marshmallows
Special Nutritional Needs:
-In order for your child to get these nutrients, you should provide meals with essential nutrients in a small portion and serve it frequently during the day
- Some food groups include dairy, veggies, grains and cereal,fruits,etc. -
Preschool
FOODS TO AVOID:
-Large chunks of food
-Small, hard foods
-Soft, sticky foods
Special Nutritional Needs:
-You should provide your child with three regular meals and two-three small, nutritious snacks.
- Examples are:
-Pancakes
-Cherry tomatoes
-Cubes of cheese
-Fruit and milk smoothie
-a small sandwich -
School-aged
FOODS TO AVOID:
-Animal fats
-sugar
-fast foods
-sugary drinks
-chips
Special Nutritional Needs:
-Always serve breakfast. You can include fruit, milk,bagel,cheese toast,cereal,and a peanut butter sandwich
- You should Set good examples for eating habits and allow children to help with meal planning and preparation. -
Teen-aged
FOODS TO AVOID:
-Stewed or jellied fruits ( have tons of sugar)
-High-sugar fruit and soda drinks.
-Full-fat cheese, milk.
-Anything thats fried
-High sugar items (ice cream, cookies, brownies, cakes)
Special Nutritional Needs:
- Teenagers gain about 20% of adult height and 50% of adult weight around this age.
- Growth and change is rapid during this period, the requirements for all nutrients increase. Calcium and iron increase the most. -
Adults
FOODS TO AVOID:
-Homemade Caesar salad dressing and mayonnaise
-Uncooked cake batter and cookie dough
-Poached eggs, eggs Benedict, undercooked (runny) scrambled eggs
-Raw or undercooked seafood,fish,poultry
Special Nutritional Needs:
-Calcium plays many roles in the body. It builds and maintains strong bones.
-Folate/Folic Acid
-Vitamin B12 -
Older Adults
FOODS TO AVOID:
-Cold meats
-Raw or runny eggs
-Some soft cheeses
-Sushi
Special Nutritional Needs:
-Meet nutrient needs on fewer calories.
-Eat a variety of nutritious foods.
-Eat more dietary fiber.
-Consume enough fluids.
- Maintain health and nutritional status
