WEEK 7 - ACTIVITY
NUTRITION IN THE LIFE CYCLE
This exercise helps the practical nursing students develop an appreciation for the
special needs throughout the life cycle, e.g., (1) in pregnancy and lactation, to meet
additional requirements of mother and baby; (2) in infancy and early childhood, to lay the
foundation for future health; (3) in later childhood and adolescence, to strengthen this
foundation for physical, mental and emotional health; and (4) in later adult life, to conserve
health and postpone degenerative diseases characteristic of this period.
I.
OBJECTIVES
At the end of 3 hours, you should be able to:
1. plan a diet for a pregnant mother requiring intake modifications of certain
nutrients,
2. identify food items that are essential in the diet of a lactating mother,
3. recognize the importance of preparing a feeding plan for children,
4. recognize the nutritional requirements of an adolescent, and
5. develop and prepare a diet for an adult requiring nutrient intake modifications.
II.
PROCEDURE: CASE ANALYSIS
Group 1: Pregnancy
A 35-year-old pregnant woman standing 5'4" tall and weighing 60 kgs, who is on
her
12th week of pregnancy. Record shows her pre-pregnancy weight was 45 kgs.
Group 2: Lactation
A 28-year-old lactating mother, who stands 4'9" tall and weighs 52 kgs and just
gave birth a month ago.
Group 3: Infancy
An eight-month-old baby girl, who weighs 7 kgs. The baby is receiving breast
milk and complimentary feeding.
Group 4: Childhood
A 7-year-old boy weighing 32 kgs and is fond of eating French fries and hotdogs
during snack time.
Group 5: Adolescence
Nutrition in the Life Cycle
A 16-year-old lad weighing 45 kgs and standing 5'2". He is an active player in the
school basketball team and prefers to take "brunch" meals.
Group 6: Elderly
A 65-year-old retired government employee, weighing 70 kgs and standing 5'8"
tall. He has a good appetite but tends to be choosy because of his dental problems.
He
keeps himself busy by managing the family's small sari-sari store business.
III.
EVALUATION
For each case presented:
1. Compute for desirable body weight and total energy requirement.
2. Calculate and plan diet providing 3 meals and 2 snacks. Indicate answers in
Table.
Table Meal Plan for ___________________
Food
No. of
CHO PRO FAT ENERGY
Meal Distribution
exchange Exchanges
kcal
g
g
g
B
L
D
Sn
I. Veg A
Veg B
II. Fruits
III. Milk
IV. Rice
V. Meat
VI. Sugar
VII. Fat
Total
3. Prepare assigned sample menu plan for class presentation:
Group 1: lunch meal
Group 2: lunch meal
Group 3: complimentary feeding
Group 4: PM snack
Group 5: breakfast meal
Group 6: dinner meal
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