Food Needs of Different groups of People

Health is not merely the absence of disease. It is the stage of Physical mental and emotional well-being. Food is essential to maintain the general stage of wellness.

Nutrition - is the science that how food relates to health.

Food - is the source of Nutrients, the substances needed by the body to the health and strong. These nutrients are:

a. CHO

b. FATS
c. PROTEIN
each of which has specific function in the body.
- Your body should be provided with adequate amt. of nutrients to keep you in good health.
- Varying amounts of the 3 basic food. Groups are needed by individuals of age depending on w/c state of development they are in.
d. VITAMINS & MINERAL

*Stage of Growth*

1. Infants - is a child not over two (2) years of years.

2. Pre - school children - these are boys and girls 2 to 6 years old. They are in they formative years the time when they develop basic habits learn to talk and form values.

3. School Children - These are boys and girls 6 to 12 years old.

4. Adolescents - Boys and girls at this stage of development are children between childhood and adulthood. 10-12 years pre adolescent.

5. Adults - from 24 to 50 years old. It is the time for college education and employment.

6. Elderly - people who are 60 years or older. The elderly needs less energy food but the same protective food as adults.

7. Pregnant Mother - a healthy and well nourished mother is expected to have a healthy well-nourished and well developed infant.

8. Lactating Mothers - nutritional requirements of a nursing mother is very much needed more than when she is still pregnant.

Malnutrition - is a disease w/c pregnant about by in a diff. intake of food.

GO - Energy CHO
GROW - Building Protein
Glow - Vitamin & Minerals