{"id":4663,"date":"2013-03-28T01:20:16","date_gmt":"2013-03-28T06:20:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mtmweb.biz\/blog\/?p=4663"},"modified":"2021-02-26T10:26:17","modified_gmt":"2021-02-26T16:26:17","slug":"dietary-needs-per-age-group","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mtmweb.biz\/blog\/2013\/dietary-needs-per-age-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Dietary Needs Per Age Group"},"content":{"rendered":"
Your body has various dietary needs depending on your age.\u00a0Getting the proper dietary recommendations for daily intake can mean the difference between feeling sluggish and temperamental to feeling vivacious and ready to meet any challenge that comes your way. <\/p>\n
Little adjustments in your vitamin, mineral, protein, and carbohydrate intake can help your mind and your body function at optimum efficiency. Below are the various life stages and corresponding nutritional needs from infancy to full maturity.<\/p>\n
According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, infants receive their appropriate amounts of nutrition from breast milk. It minimizes their risk of certain health issues including the following:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Allergies.
\n\u2022 Ear Infections.
\n\u2022 Lower Respiratory Infections.
\n\u2022 Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).<\/p>\n
With breast milk, babies are able to grow and develop properly. At six months, parents are then able to introduce solids to their infants while keeping breast milk as the basis of their dietary needs.<\/p>\n
Once the child reaches one year, infant formula can replace breast milk when it is convenient.<\/p>\n
A child who is in the toddler or preschool age group will experience a change in their dietary needs. Many experience a lower appetite level at the beginning of their second year.<\/p>\n
Toddlers and preschoolers will eat as they are hungry, naturally regulating their dietary consumption. Be sure to provide a healthy selection of fruits and vegetables for kids in this age group. Whole grains, low-fat dairy products, and lean proteins are very beneficial in helping them fulfill dietary recommendations. Processed food<\/a> containing high levels of sugar, salt, and additives should be avoided.<\/p>\n As obesity continues to gain momentum for our children, parents are encouraged to provide only food options that promote good health. This also pertains to serving size. As nationwide servings grow as fast as our waistlines, children are at risk of over-nutrition. This can be quite unbalanced for children who are expanding their width faster than their height.<\/p>\n Parents are encouraged to provide meals containing natural ingredients such as fresh fruits and vegetables as well as whole grains and low-fat dairy products. These are excellent sources of much-needed vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.<\/p>\n Depending on age, gender, health, and lifestyle, an adult may have different dietary needs.<\/p>\nAdolescents<\/h4>\n
Adults<\/h4>\n