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Pregnacy/Lactation
Foods to avoid:
-raw and undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, and egg dishes
-unpasteurized milk and juices Special Nutritional Needs:
-protein (to help build muscle tissue in mother)
-calcium (to strengthen bones and teeth)
-iron (to help baby build up iron reserves for birth) -
Infancy ( Birth to 12 months )
Foods to avoid:
- milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, treenuts, peanuts, and wheat.
- soybeans should be avoided until the baby is older due to food allergens. Special nutritional needs
-iron
-vitamin K
-vitamin D ( strengthen bones ) -
Toddler ( 1 & 2 year olds )
Foods to avoid;
-slippery foods such as grapes, large pieces of meats, hotdogs.
-small hard foods such as nuts, popcorn, pretzels, raisins, etc.
-sticky foods such as marshmellows and peanut butter. Special nutrional needs:
- protein ( meat, beans, eggs )
-calcium ( milk )
-grains ( bread and cereal )
-fruits and vegetables -
Preschool ( 3 & 4 year olds )
Foods to avoid;
- food allergens that are included in milk, eggs, peanuts, soybeans, wheat, fish, and shellfish. Special nutrional needs:
- iron
-calcium -
School aged ( ages 5-12 )
Foods to avoid:
-snack foods that are high in calories ( ex: chips, candy, soda ) Special nutritional needs:
- Grains
- vegetables
- fruits
-dairy
-protein -
Teenage (13-17)
Foods to Avoid:
- anything fried
-sugary cereals
-soft drinks
-chocolate
-stewed or jelly fruits Special Nutritional Foods:
-protein
-carbohydrates
-dietary fat
-vitamins and minerals -
Adults (18+)
Foods to Avoid:
-soft drinks
-pre-made icing
-frosted donuts
-instant noodles
-chips Special Nutritional Foods
-vitamins and minerals
-dairy
-fruits and vegetables
-whole grains
-calcium
-potassium -
Older Adults (50+)
Foods to Avoid:
-raw or undercooked eggs
-raw or undercooked poultry/meats
-raw or unpastuerized milk
-raw sprouts
Special Nutritional Foods:
-dairy
-calcium
-protein
-fiber
-magnesium
-vitamins A,C, an E
