Nutritious Life Cycle
Stay Healthy In Every Age
Pregnancy / Lactation
Diet During Pregnancy:
A pregnant women should follow a nutritious diet consisting of a variety of foods. She should build the diet around the Food guide Pyramid.
Infancy / Early Childhood
Nutrition in Infancy and Early Childhood:
Infants and preschool children need good nutrition to grow and develop normally.
Preschool
Nutritional Needs of Preschool Children:
A diet consisting of foods from the Food Guide Pyramid should supply sufficient nutrients. Nutrient needs vary from child to child, depending on growth and activity.School-aged Children
Nutritional Needs of School- age Children:
The school-age child should eat foods from all the food groups. Children ages nine and over need a third serving from milk group everyday.
Teen-aged Children
Nutrition Needs:
Snacks often count for one-fourth of a teens total daily calorie intake. Fresh fruits and vegetables, low-fat cheese and yogurt, and sandwiches make nutritious snacks.Adults / Elderly
Nutrition in Adulthood:
Energy needs decrease, as people become older. Adults who live active lives require more calories and adults often have jobs.