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Part 1: Discussion – Recommendations for Life Stages
DIRECTIONS:
A person’s nutrient needs may change for a variety of reasons, but the most influential is stage-of-life. In this discussion, you will examine two stages of life chosen from the following:
Infancy
Childhood
Adolescence
Adulthood
Older adulthood
Pregnancy and Lactation
For your initial post, address the following:
Identify the two life stages of life you will discuss and list their names in the title of your initial post.
Research and describe the current nutrient recommendations for the life stages you selected.
Suggest foods that would be beneficial for each of the life stages you selected and explain why.
Review the posts made by your classmates, and reply to at least two. Suggest at least one additional food to consider for each of the life stages they discussed. Provide the rationale supporting your recommendations.
Should you wish to provide your initial or response posts with data or research found, be sure to utilize proper APA formatting and cite your resources.
classmate # 1 Shavelle Williams
17 hours ago, at 5:28 PM
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Nutrient recommendations for childhood and adulthood stages of life.
Childhood: The childhood diet must consist of fruits, vegetables, grains, proteins and dairy. Foods high in sodium and high in sugars should be avoided.
They should consume foods such as:
Fruit: fresh, frozen, dried and canned fruits
Vegetables: fresh, frozen, dried and canned vegetables
Grains: pasta, whole-wheat bread and oatmeal
Dairy: low and fat-free milk, soy milk, cheese and yogurt
Protein: lean meat and poultry, eggs, peas and beans, seafood and unsalted nuts/seed
Adulthood: Adults diets must consist of carbs, fats, proteins, water, vitamins and minerals.
Fruit: fresh, frozen, dried and canned fruits
Vegetables: fresh, frozen, dried and canned vegetables
Grains: pasta, whole-wheat bread and oatmeal
Dairy: low and fat-free milk, soy milk, cheese and yougurt
Protein: lean meat and poultry, eggs, peas and beans, seafood and unsalted nuts/seed
Vitamins and Minerals: vitamin D and calcium
The foods to be consumed between childhood and adulthood are fairly the same, the main difference is that children need different amounts of nutrients and calories at different ages in a child’s life. Children needs depend on their age, growth, and how active they are. Adults need their energy to avoid weight loss and gain that is unhealthy.
Nutrition for Older Adults: MedlinePlus
USDA MyPlate Nutrition Information for Kids
Nutrition for kids: Guidelines for a healthy diet – Mayo Clinic
classmate # 2 Hailey Pickartshe/her/hers
1/19/24, 2:22 PM
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Nutrient Needs in Adolescence and Older Adulthood
Adolescence:
During adolescence, individuals undergo significant physical and hormonal changes, requiring specific nutrient intake to support growth and development (HUN2000, 2024). The current nutrient recommendations for adolescents include:
Calories: Adequate energy intake is crucial to support the rapid growth and development experienced during adolescence.
Protein: Essential for muscle development and repair, protein intake should be sufficient to meet the increased growth demands.
Calcium: Important for bone development and overall skeletal health. Adolescents need higher amounts of calcium during their growth spurt.
Iron: Critical for forming hemoglobin and preventing iron-deficiency anemia, essential for menstruating females.
Vitamins (mainly D and B): Vitamin D is essential for calcium absorption, while B vitamins play a role in energy metabolism.
Beneficial Foods for Adolescents:
Lean protein sources like poultry, fish, beans, and nuts.
Dairy or fortified plant-based alternatives for calcium.
Whole grains for energy and fiber.
Fruits and vegetables are good for vitamins and minerals (HUN2000, 2024).
Older Adulthood:
As individuals age, nutrient needs may change due to factors like decreased metabolism and changes in body composition. The current nutrient recommendations for older adulthood include:
Protein: Adequate protein intake is crucial to prevent muscle loss, which is common in older adults.
Calcium and Vitamin D: Essential for bone health, as aging is associated with a higher risk of osteoporosis.
Fiber: Important for digestive health and preventing constipation, a common issue in older adults.
B Vitamins (especially B12): Absorption of specific vitamins may decrease with age, and supplementation or consumption of fortified foods becomes essential.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Support brain health and may reduce the risk of cognitive decline.
Beneficial Foods for Older Adults:
Lean protein sources for muscle maintenance.
Dairy or fortified alternatives for calcium and vitamin D.
Whole grains and fiber-rich foods for digestive health.
Fish high in omega-3 fatty acids.
Foods fortified with B12 or B12 supplements.
These recommendations provide a foundation for meeting the unique nutrient needs during adolescence and older adulthood, supporting overall health and well-being (HUN2000, 2024).
Rasmussen University. (2024). Module 03 Nutrition for the Older Adult. BlackBoard Ultra. Content / HUN2000 Section 03 Human Nutrition (5.5 Weeks) – Online Plus – 2024 Winter Quarter Term 1 (rasmussen.edu)
Hortman, Sarah. “Module 3 Live Classroom Session” Microsoft Teams, 1/17/21, https://rasmussenedu.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/HUN2000Section02HumanNutrit_6826d3a6-9dca-11ee-a90b-696205785908/Edz_XT3vKhlKvRh1IXnQqokBGW6J1V67qOmeGV2JFDEMqw
Part 2 Assignment – Track and Reflect on Your Nutrient Intake
People lead busy lives. Many individuals find it easy to lose track of just how much food and drink they have consumed throughout the day. This assignment will provide you with an opportunity to track and reflect on your nutritional intake. The results may surprise you!
For this assignment, use the Nutritional Intake Worksheet (below) to:
Familiarize yourself with the 2020 – 2025 USDA Dietary Guidelines for an adult.
Track all of the food and beverages you consume for a 3-day period.
Analyze your nutritional intake compared to the USDA Dietary Guidelines.
Answer a series of self-evaluation questions.
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Human Nutrition
Module 03 Nutritional Intake Worksheet
Name:
Directions: This worksheet is designed to help you determine how many servings of the 2020-2025 Dietary
Guidelines you consume. This will give you a chance to review the recommended amounts, and see how you
compare.
1. The 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines are listed in the chart below and will be used to analyze your
food intake.
2. Page 2 contains a food log, where you will record all of the food and beverages you consume.
3. Page 3 contains a table where you will analyze your nutritional intake compared to the USDA
Dietary Guidelines and then answer a series of self-evaluation questions.
2020-2025 USDA Dietary Guidelines
Note: The following are based on a 2000 calorie diet for an 18+yr old adult according to the 2020-2025
Dietary Guidelines.
Dairy: USDA Recommended amount: 3 cups/day
• What counts as 1 cup: 6 ounce portion of fat-free yogurt is equal to 3/4 cup-equivalent dairy;
1 1/2 ounces portion of cheddar cheese is equal to 1 cup-equivalent dairy
Protein: USDA Recommended amount: 5.5 ounces/day
• What counts as 1 ounce: 1 large egg is equal to 1 ounce-equivalent protein foods; 2
tablespoons of peanut butter is equal to 2 ounce-equivalents protein foods; 1 ounce portion of
walnuts is equal to 2 ounce-equivalents protein food; 1/2 cup portion of black beans is equal to
2 ounce-equivalents protein foods; 4 ounce portion of pork is equal to 4 ounce-equivalents
protein foods
Fruits: USDA Recommended amount: 2 cups/day
• What counts as 1 cup: 1/2 cup portion of strawberries is equal to 1/2 cup-equivalent fruit;
3/4 cup portion of 100% orange juice is equal to 3/4 cup-equivalent fruit; 1/4 cup portion of
raisins is equal to 1/2 cup-equivalent fruit
Vegetables: USDA Recommended amount: 2.5 cups/day
• What counts as 1 cup: 1/2 cup portion of green beans is equal to 1/2 cup-equivalent
vegetables; 1 cup portion of raw spinach is equal to 1/2 cup-equivalent vegetables
Grains: USDA Recommended amount: 6 ounces/day
• What counts as 1 ounce: 1 slice of bread is equal to 1 ounce-equivalent grains; 1/2 cup
portion of cooked brown rice is equal to 1 ounce-equivalent grains
Sugar: USDA Recommended amount: minimal/day
• Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from added sugars
Fat: USDA Recommended amount: minimal/day
• Consume less than 10 percent of calories per day from saturated fats
Retrieved from https://health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015/resources/2015-2020_Dietary_Guidelines.pdf on 04/08/2019.
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Human Nutrition
Module 03 Nutritional Intake Worksheet
Food Log: Nutritional Intake Tracking
Directions:
Record your meals, snacks, drinks, etc. over a 3 day period. For each meal, provide the date, your meal
content, and determine the number of servings from each food group. Provide complete details and data
(see example row below).
Date
Record meal content here
Example:
5/12
Breakfast
½ cup of oatmeal (made with water), ¼ of
raisins, 2 cups of coffee (with 1 tsp. sugar each).
Record servings and of which food
group
Grain: 1 oz. serving
Fruit: ¼ cup dried fruit = ½ cup fresh fruit
Sugar: 2 tsps.
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Module 03 Nutritional Intake Worksheet
Nutritional Intake Analysis and Self-evaluation
Directions:
Review the Food Log of your intake for the 3 day period. In the chart below, for each day, record the
number of servings you consumed from each category. Analyze your intake compared to the USDA
guidelines and answer the self-evaluation questions in complete sentences, using proper spelling and
grammar.
Dairy
Servings
Protein
Servings
Fruit
Servings
Vegetable
Servings
Grain
Servings
Sugar
Servings
Fat
Servings
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Daily USDA 3 cups
5.5 ounces 2 cups
2.5 cups
6 ounces
minimal
minimal
Dietary
Guidelines
for an
Adult*
* Based on a 2000 calorie diet for an 18+yr old adult according to the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines.
Self-evaluation Questions:
1. In which areas of your nutritional intake did you do well?
2. Which areas of your nutritional intake need adjustment?
3. What are some specific eating/drinking changes you could make to better balance your nutritional
intake?
4. After analyzing your nutritional intake and comparing it to the USDA guidelines, what surprised
you?
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