In the teenage stage of life it is very important to eat a balanced diet high in protein, carbohydrate, water, vitamins and minerals as this assists them in their developments in puberty, helps them stay within their ideal weight, helps with their focus in school work and sport activities.…
Course Learning Objectives: In Nutrition, we explore the ever-evolving science of nutrition. Human nutrition is influenced by endogenous and exogenous factors. We will discuss related topics such as stress, environment, food processing, digestion, safety, and the role of nutrition and phytochemicals in disease prevention. We’ll look into fundamentals of macronutrient and micronutrient nutrition and optimal nutrition from a functional and clinical perspective. An emphasis will be placed on ways to maintain enduring health for yourselves and loved ones.…
The Open University, 2013. YO32-13J. Block 4, Unit 3 Childhood: society, food and children. 3.2 healthy eating [Online]. Available at https://learn2.open.ac.uk/mod/oucontent/view.php?id=441400#downloads (Accessed 30 April 2014).…
The Australian Dietary Guidelines for Adolescents is broad in information for the different stages of a child’s life. The guidelines refer to what is considered ‘normal eating’ which…
1.1 Out line the nutritional requirments of a healthy diet for children and young person.…
Adolescence (11-18 years old) People in this group stage have large appetites and are still growing. It is important to eat sensibly and not to go through phases of overeating or starving themselves in order for them to lose…
The purpose of the study is to inspire parents, school officials, and members of the community to advocate for a health change in the types of lunches youths are receiving while in school. Through educating not only the parents and school officials but the children comprehensive changes in food consumption would occur. Children are the population that is most impacted by foods that are processed and lack the proper nutritious. It affects the proper brain and physical development and…
First and foremost, being sensitive to the patient’s self-image can be crucial. Talking with them in a non-judgmental way can be key in maintain a great relationship with them. Once we establish a trusting relationship, we as nurses may begin to promote health and adequate nutrition through teaching methods. Even if the nutritional issue is outside our comfort zone we may reach out to another professional for guidance, such as a Registered Dietitian. If we didn’t have to take that big of a step we can always use not only our knowledge, knowledge of coworkers and other medical professionals, but also the books and other various tools that we have used on our educational journey. Discussing BMI according to the adolescent’s gender and age is an important factor in health promotion. One helpful guide to healthy eating is the My Pyramid. Physical activity with healthy food choices is a great way to manage your weight and maintaining your overall healthy body. Many adolescents like to skip meals or have irregular meal patterns. I know first-hand that we have busy lives but being able to be consistent and eat healthy or the healthier of choice of meals will allow us to continue to maintain a healthier body. A healthy diet should be balanced with adequate physical activity. I know some people work late nights so food choices are much more limited in this scenario. Choosing foods that aren’t high in fat…
Within this assignment I am going to look at the main nutritional needs for pregnant women and adolescents and discuss the similarities and differences between their nutritional requirements.…
Child obesity from the wrong food intake and the negative impact to the human body…
These unhealthy choices made by schools are some that may affect the youth's’ wellness, health, and increase obesity. In a day, there are three main meals essential to maintain proper wellness; students spend…
GoalS: The goal of this course is to explain the relationship between nutritional deficiencies and excesses and specific chronic diseases throughout the lifespan. Students will explore the relationship of current public health issues and nutritional habits. The course will combine lecture presentation of materials as well as student involvement in discussions.…
Vitamin C, calcium, vitamin E and B are all supplements commonly used by adolescents. These help with treating iron deficiency, increasing energy, building muscle and weight loss.…
Rees, Jane Mitchell, PhD, RD, CD (2006) Eating Disorders during Adolescence: Nutritional Problems and Interventions…
Mobley CC, Stadler DD, Staten MA, El Ghormli L, Gillis B, Hartstein J, Siega-Riz AM, Virus A. (2012), Effect of Nutrition Changes on Foods Selected by Students in a Middle School-Based Diabetes Prevention Intervention Program: The HEALTHY Experience. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22239133…