1. 7.03 Special Dietary Needs 09 Allergies- carefully read food labels
- itchy rash, nasal congestion & diarrhea
Osteoporosis- weak bones due to
calcium deficiency
Dairy allergy- lactose intolerant- bloating, diarrhea, gas, stomach pain

2. A. 2.Diet related diseases
Read SFL p and make notes on each &/or see following slides
a. High blood pressure
b. Diabetes
c. Osteoporosis
d. Cancer
3. Lactose intolerance

3. A. 2.Diet related diseases
a. High blood pressure
Blood pressure is the force of blood pushing against the walls of the arteries
High blood pressure usually has no symptoms until it leads to problems with the heart, brain, or kidneys.

4. A. 2.Diet related diseases
b. Diabetes
The pancreas produces no or little insulin
The body is unable to use carbohydrates properly
If a diabetic acts strange, they need sugar not insulin

5. A. 2.Diet related diseases
c. Osteoporosis
A disease that weakens bones, often causing severe fractures. It occurs primarily in people over 50 years of age
It is caused from a depletion of calcium in the body. It results in porous & brittle bones.

6. A. 2.Diet related diseases
d. Cancer
Refers to a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and invade other body tissues. The abnormal cells may also spread to other parts of the body
The American Cancer Society recommends you eat an abundance of fruits and vegetables each day as well as whole grains.

7. A. 2.Diet related diseases
Lactose intolerance
-A form of food intolerance in which the body is unable to digest dairy products that contain lactose.
-Lactose is a sugar that is
broken down into glucose
by the enzyme lactase.

8. Sports Nutrition. athletes should eat complex-t-carbohydrates 3-4
Sports Nutrition athletes should eat complex-t-carbohydrates hours before competing drink lots of water to avoid dehydration
-Increase calorie intake
-Eat plenty of iron-rich foods
-Meet calcium needs to avoid bone fractures
-Supplements such as energy bars, sports drinks and protein shakes should not replace healthy food
Anabolic steroids are drugs that may cause teens to stop growing, does cause high blood pressure, heart & liver damage

9. C. Diet and Stages of Life
Read SFL p and write 2 facts for each &/or see following slides
Nutrition before birth
Nutrition in infancy
Nutrition for children
Nutrition for teens
Nutrition for adults
Nutrition for older adults

10. C. Diet and Stages of Life
Nutrition before birth
Pg women need folic acid
An unborn child only gets nutrients through the mother’s diet.
Pregnant women should consume 2-3 daily
servings from the milk group and 2
added servings from the grains group
for calories.
An extra serving from both the fruit
and vegetable groups will provide
needed vitamins, minerals and fiber

11. C. Diet and Stages of Life
Nutrition in infancy
Breast milk or formula is a baby’s first food. Breast milk is designed to meet most of the baby’s nutrient needs. Formula also provides needed nutrients.
Babies need vitamin C early in life
Babies should not be given
solid foods before 4 months.

12. C. Diet and Stages of Life
Nutrition for children
Preschoolers need larger portions of nutrients to support their rapid growth. Vitamins A & C are vital during this period. Raw fruits & vegetables can be given as snacks to meet the vitamin needs
School age children need the energy and nutrients provided by milk,
breads, meats, fruits and
vegetables

13. C. Diet and Stages of Life
Nutrition for teens
Rapid growth during the teen years creates great nutritional needs. Busy schedules often cause teens to skip meals.
Many teens select snack foods
high in fats and sugars and low
in other nutrients. Therefore,
nutrient needs do not always
get met.

14. C. Diet and Stages of Life
Nutrition for adults
Gradually metabolism begins to slow, causing adults to need fewer calories
The need for nutrients does not
diminish. Adults need healthy
foods that will supply the
Nutrients and calories.
Ex. Fruit Juice over Cola

15. C. Diet and Stages of Life
Nutrition for older adults
Many older adults are less active than younger adults, which causes them to need fewer calories.
Older adults still need the same amount of most nutrients as they did when they were younger.
The need for calcium actually increases for adults over 50