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Children between 3 and 12 are at an important stage of growth and are very  active. Hence the meals they consume should have a good supply of nutrients for proper development and growth. At this stage, it is important to help children develop healthy eating habits from young.

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When we follow a vegetarian diet,  we can obtain a balanced diet as a vegetarians diet provides a low intake of saturated fats and cholesterol and a high intake of dietary fiber and many health-promoting phytochemicals. This is achieved by an increased consumption of fruits, vegetables, whole-grains, legumes, nuts, and various soy products. As a result of these factors, vegetarians typically have lower body mass index, serum total and low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels, and blood pressure; reduced rates of death from ischemic heart disease; and decreased incidence of hypertension, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and certain cancers than do nonvegetarians.

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Some factors to consider when planning meals for children:

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Some factors to consider when planning meals for children:

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- make meals colourful and attractive to entice children, they may be picky about the food they eat sometimes.
- serve frequent meals in small portions as they have small appetites
-try to make sure they don't overeat
-Make sure they do not consume food that is high in fats, sugar or salt.
-be sure to include healthy snacks like sandwiches and yoghurts
-include fruits and vegetables in their meal(s) to ensure they would have healthier eating habits
-encourage a regular-high intake of water for hydration
-if they want something to snack on, vegetables could be introduced to them.

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Nutritional Needs for the Elderly ⋌༼ •̀ ⌂ •́ ༽⋋

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Nutritional Needs for the Elderly ⋌༼ •̀ ⌂ •́ ༽⋋

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Younger siblings:
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Since the elderly are 60 years old and above, they have become less active and their body functions have slowed down due to old age. Thus the demand of energy decreases. They may also have a poor diet as they have difficulties in chewing and swallowing of food, which would mean they would need softer food than an average adult, and the changes in their sense of smell and taste which will affect their appetite. However, this does not mean they do not need to eat, they would still need Sufficient nutrients to maintain good health.

The nutrients in the food they eat should have a moderate amount of Carbohydrates and fats, a sufficient amount of protein to maintain and repair body cells, Calcium and vitamin D are needed to maintain bone mass and prevent osteoporosis later in life and Water and dietary fibre are required as to prevent constipation. (Relevant points.  Well done!)

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vegans, have low levels of certain nutrients which they should include
- vitamins
- protein
- iron
- zinc
- calcium
However,  well-planned vegetarian diets are healthy and help prevent chronic diseases.

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Some nutritional needs for children are
-proteins for growth and development
- Calcium and vitamin D for building strong bones and teeth
-Vitamins A,C and B-group are important to promote good health
-Carbohydrates to provide energy
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A balanced meal helps to keep you active and have enough energy for the day! You should make half your plate veggies and fruits. Vegetables and fruits are full of nutrients (what are the nutrients?) that support good health . Keeping yourself full is also important so that u will not indulge in junk food that is unhealthy.

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Strict vegetarian diets without dairy and eggs may lack nutrients such as calcium, iron, vitamin B -12 and omega-3 fatty acids. However, by carefully planning and knowing which plant foods to choose, vegetarians may be able to avoid such concerns .

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nutritional needs and factors to consider when planning meals for the elderly

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nutritional needs and factors to consider when planning meals for the elderly

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They're less active and their body functions have slowed down due to old age, so the demand for energy decreases, and so carbohydrates and fats should be consumed moderately.  They may also have poor appetite due to difficulties in chewing and swallowing and changes in their sense of smell and taste. hence, they need food that is easy to chew, swallow and digest that use suitable cooking methods such as boiling, stewing and steaming. Also, serve food in smaller portions in an attractive way to entice them to eat. Encourage the intake of food (Examples?) high in dietary fibre and water as they are required to prevent constipation. they should avoid food high in fats, salt or sugar to prevent diet-related health problems such as heart disease

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For a healthy vegan diet:

eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day

base meals on potatoes, bread, rice, pasta or other starchy carbohydrates (choose wholegrain where possible)

have some dairy alternatives, such as soya drinks and yoghurts (choose lower fat and lower sugar options)

eat some beans, pulses and other proteins

choose unsaturated oils and spreads, and eat in small amounts

drink plenty of fluids (the government recommends 6 to 8 cups or glasses a day)

If you choose to include foods and drinks that are high in fat, salt or sugar, have them less often and in small amounts. (Reasons?)

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It is very important to have a balanced meal as it gives you the amount of energy needed for all your activites. Since you have more activities. a balance meal is required as it is what your body needs and is suitable for your body's needs. Junk food is not enough to evenly weigh out your daily activities and food intake. On top of that junk food is very unhealthy. Thus you need to have a meal that is sufficient for you that will enable you to have enough energy throughout your activities. Dont forget to incorporate all types of food like protein, nutrients and carbohydrates. (proteins and carbohydrates are nutrients)