1. Compare The Nutritional Composition Of Breast Milk With Infant Formula.
Food For Special Needs.
Circumstances that lead to special food needs.
Stages of the human lifecycle.
Pregnancy: In pregnancy a women’s diet must provide all the nutrients required for the development of the embryo and foetus. A developing foetus does not use a lot of energy, so a large amount of extra food is not necessary.
A pregnant mother requires: * A good supply of protein for the growth of new cells. * Additional calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D to assist bone and teeth formation. * B group vitamins, which aid the metabolism of carbohydrates * Iron and folate to prevent anaemia * Increased fibre intake to prevent constipation * 6-8 glasses of water per day.
* Task- List 5 foods for each of the underlined …show more content…
* Research the nutritional composition of infant formula. Compare the nutritional composition of breast milk with infant formula.
Food For Special Needs.
Circumstances that lead to special food needs.
Stages of the human lifecycle.
Infancy: Is the stage in the lifecycle from birth to 12 months of age. Nutrition is important during this time, as rapid growth and development take place.
After about 6 months of thriving on breast milk or formula milk, a baby may need some solid food for extra nutrients. From 6 months babies require texture in their food to encourage them to chew and develop the muscles that will be required for speech.
From the very first time a baby is offered solid foods the weaning process has started. It is important not to introduce solid foods to early as their digestive system and kidneys are not developed enough to cope with food.
Task:
* Write the definition for the terms solid food and weaning * List five meals that would be suitable for a baby that is being introduced to solid foods for the first time. * Discuss with a partner and list the pros and cons of commercial baby food opposed to making it
Circumstances that lead to special food needs.
Stages of the human lifecycle.
Pregnancy: In pregnancy a women’s diet must provide all the nutrients required for the development of the embryo and foetus. A developing foetus does not use a lot of energy, so a large amount of extra food is not necessary.
A pregnant mother requires: * A good supply of protein for the growth of new cells. * Additional calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D to assist bone and teeth formation. * B group vitamins, which aid the metabolism of carbohydrates * Iron and folate to prevent anaemia * Increased fibre intake to prevent constipation * 6-8 glasses of water per day.
* Task- List 5 foods for each of the underlined …show more content…
* Research the nutritional composition of infant formula. Compare the nutritional composition of breast milk with infant formula.
Food For Special Needs.
Circumstances that lead to special food needs.
Stages of the human lifecycle.
Infancy: Is the stage in the lifecycle from birth to 12 months of age. Nutrition is important during this time, as rapid growth and development take place.
After about 6 months of thriving on breast milk or formula milk, a baby may need some solid food for extra nutrients. From 6 months babies require texture in their food to encourage them to chew and develop the muscles that will be required for speech.
From the very first time a baby is offered solid foods the weaning process has started. It is important not to introduce solid foods to early as their digestive system and kidneys are not developed enough to cope with food.
Task:
* Write the definition for the terms solid food and weaning * List five meals that would be suitable for a baby that is being introduced to solid foods for the first time. * Discuss with a partner and list the pros and cons of commercial baby food opposed to making it