Nutrition Through the
Lifespan
January 9, 2013
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Standard: Students will apply
the dietary guidelines
throughout the lifespan as
they relate to modern life.
EQ: What is lifespan?
Bellringer: Why do you think the
nutritional requirements are
different for each phase of life?
Life Span
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The time span from before birth
through adulthood.
Lifespan Stages:
Pregnancy
 Infancy
 Childhood
 Adolescence
 Adulthood
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Prenatal Period
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The period between conception
and birth.
There are 3 trimesters during
pregnancy.
Fetus
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The unborn baby
Weight Gain during
Pregnancy
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Women should expect to gain
about 25-35 pounds during
pregnancy.
Women carrying twins may be
advised to gain at least 45 lbs.
Miscarriage
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The spontaneous expulsion of
the unborn child.
Causes (sometimes):
Contaminants in foods
 High levels of Mercury in
bloodstream
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Bad Diet While Pregnant
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Premature birth
Low birth weight
Feeble, weak
Inability to breast feed
Deformed babies
complications at birth
Depression
Babies have fewer brain cells
Food Items Pregnant Women
should stay away from
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Caffeine
Seafood
Alcohol
Tobacco
Major Nutrients for Pregnant
Women
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Folate: lack of folate can cause
birth defects in the spine
Iron: is needed to increase
blood volume
Calcium: build baby’s bones
Spina bifida
Breast Milk vs. Formula
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Breast milk provides a balance
of nutrients and antibodies to
fight infections
Formula: more expensive; can
cause allergies
Assignment- Maternal
Nutrition
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Create a 2200 Calorie diet using
www.choosemyplate.gov for 5
days (breakfast, lunch & dinner).
Seafood is not allowed in her
diet. Caffeine should be used
moderately.
Day 1 lab participants: Preheat
your oven to 375. Please wash
your hands and follow lab safety
procedures!
Agenda- 10/17/14
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Create a 2200 Calorie diet using
www.choosemyplate.gov for 5 days (breakfast,
lunch & dinner). Seafood is not allowed in her diet.
Caffeine should be used moderately.
Day 2 lab participants: Preheat your oven to 375.
Please wash your hands and follow lab safety
procedures!
Day 1 lab participants: Finish your calorie diet menu
for pregnant woman. Turn it in when you are
finished! (Due today!). Once you’re finished with
menu, complete chapter 4 questions on page 101102 1-15. Do not write the questions!
Assignment
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You are to plan a breakfast and
lunch menu for toddlers for 5
days. Try to have a variety and
not use the same food twice for
the days allowed. Attach them
together and turn in.
Example
Oatmeal
 Apple wedges
 Bacon
 Milk
 Mid-morning snack: Diced
Peaches
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Consider your MyPyramid when
planning your menu. Think a
food from each food group:
Grains, Vegetables, Fruits,
Dairy, and Meat/Protein
Childhood Nutrition
Encouraging Good Eating
Habits
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Serve foods that are colorful and
texture
Make shopping trips fun
Don’t urge children to clean their
plate.
Food Jag
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When a child wants just one food
for a while.
Adolescence
Adolescence
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The period of biological,
cognitive, and psychosocial
transition from childhood to
adulthood, that usually lasts a
decade.
Adolescent Nutritional Needs
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Carbohydrates
Water
Adult Nutrition
Adult Nutrition
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Adult nutrition should be:
Low in calories
 Nutrient-dense
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Water intake should be
increased.
Assignments
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Complete Review What you Have
Read questions 1-15, page 101-102.
Do NOT write the questions!!
Please be sure you have turned in
Your 3 day menus (2200 Calorie diet
for pregnant woman).
Please be sure you have completed
lifespan packet. If you turned yours
in, I have graded them. If you would
like to make corrections, please do
so today!
Things to Do…10/21/13
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Complete Food/Nutrition Lifespan Packet.
Turn in
Don’t forget to complete your take home
test and turn in!
Adolescent Nutrition
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Create a 2,000 calorie menu
(breakfast ,lunch and dinner) for
a teenager for 4 days, that is
carb & protein rich. Use
www.choosemyplate.gov . Keep
in mind the important nutrients a
teen must have. Please turn in
when complete.
Complete the following
Scenarios…
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Directions: Do NOT rush through the
following scenarios. Please think
about each one carefully. May use
computer, textbook, and cookbooks
to complete activities.
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S1: Choose an appropriate theme and
plan a children’s party that includes
healthful foods as refreshments. Why
did you choose these foods? Use
groups of the MyPlate.
Plan a pre-event meal for a school
sports team. Select recipes that fulfill
nutrition requirements.
Test Today!
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Be sure to have your lifespan
notes, Breastfeeding vs. Bottlefeeding Graphic Organizer and
your study guide handout!