SS3 Second Term Food and Nutrition Lesson Note – Special Diets

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WEEK 4

TOPIC: SPECIAL DIETS

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Nutritional needs of human beings vary according to their physiological stage, age and health condition. Therefore, special consideration must be observed when preparing meals for different groups of people based on age and health condition.

NEEDS OF DIFFERENT AGE GROUPS

Infants: infancy is the stage at which the rate of growth is rapid, it is also the stage at which infants are more susceptible to infections. They need a balanced diet prepared in an easily digestible form, serve attractively and in small proportion.

Basic nutritional requirements for infants

1. High quality protein in an adequate quantity e.g. egg, milk.
2. Adequate amount of calcium, magnesium and phosphorus for good bone development.
3. Adequate amount of protective nutrients i.e. vitamins especially vitamin C for prevention of infections and vitamin A for good eye sight.
4. Vitamin B₁₂, folic acid and iron for blood synthesis.
5. Vitamin B complex for i.e. B₁, B₂, B₅ and B₆ for energy metabolism and development of food appetite.
6. Adequate amount of water to enhance digestion and excretion.

Adolescent: an adolescent is a person between 11 and 20 years of age. It is a period of rapid growth and the individual is usually engaged in energy demanding activities e.g. sports. Therefore, they need food rich in carbohydrates and proteins as a result of the increased energy needs. During this period, sexual maturation is also experienced e.g. girls commence their menstrual cycle. Therefore, adolescents need;

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