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A brief presentation of the requirements for nutrition throughout the different phases in life. Ryan Fernando presents to college students at Madina College of Nutrition in Hyderabad.
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NUTRITION through the
lifecycle of a WOMAN
Presented by Ryan FernandoM.Sc. Food Biotechnology - University of Strathclyde – United KingdomM.Sc. Clinical Biochemistry - Goa Medical College – India.
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Overview
• Good nutrition is essential for good health and wellbeing. An adequate amount of energy and nutrients must be supplied at certain stages of the lifecycle for optimal growth. For women, infancy, adolescence, pregnancy and lactation are the major stages of growth and development.
• Stages of the lifecycle that will be focused on : 1. Infancy2. Toddlerhood3. Childhood4. Adolescence5. Pregnancy and Lactation6. Adulthood7. Old age
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The Female Infant
Infancy – Birth to 12 months
Breast feeding up to 6 months
Feed at regular intervals
For formula feed – must meet nutritional requirements
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During infancy, the baby can triple in birth weight
Energy Protein
500 – 700 Calories / day
2 g/ kg body weight/ day
Weaning – after 6 months
Variety
Soft foods Well cooked foods
Small portions
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The Female Toddler
Energy Protein
800 – 1100 Calories/ day
22 g/ day
Rate of growth slows down
Eating habits change
1 to 3 years
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Dairy products – Protein & Calcium
Fruits & Vegetables for vitamin and minerals
FOODS TO INCLUDE
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ChildhoodFussy eaters
Good quality & quantity of food
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• Another nutritional concern, especially for a girl child in India is malnourishment which is manifested as protein energy malnutrition (PEM).
• PEM occurs due to lack of sufficient protein and calories and may be associated with infection.
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Supplements that would be beneficial for an adolescent girl:
Energy Protein Fat
1100 – 2000 Calories/ day
1.5 to 2 g/ kg body weight/ day
25 g/ day
Protein drinks
Probiotics
Vitamin C
Multivitamin
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Poor Eating Habits
Skipping meals – especiallybreakfast
Fast food
Anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating disorder
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Why every adolescent girl should have a good diet…
Growth
Bone strength
Work better
The Female Adolescent
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Dietary Guidelines
Moderate Carbohydrate
Protein Iron
Calcium
Fruits and vegetables
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Supplements that would be beneficial to an adolescent girl:
Energy Protein Fat Iron Calcium
2000 calories/ day
1g per kilogram body weight / day
25 g/day
18 - 30 mg/day
400 mg/day
MultivitaminIron
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The Pregnant Woman
Adequate Nutrition
Begin pregnancy with sufficient nutrient reserves
Healthy foetus
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Complications During Pregnancy
Nausea & Vomiting
Constipation
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Dietary guidelines for pregnant women
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Energy Protein Fat Iron Calcium Folate
1800 +300 Calories/ day
50 +15 g/ day
30 g/day 38 mg/day
1000 mg/day
400 mcg/day
Supplements that would be beneficial to a pregnant woman:
?Omega 3
Vitamin D
MultivitaminCalcium
Folic Acid
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The Lactating Woman
Energy Protein Fat
1800 + (400 to 550)Calories/ day
50 + (18 to 25) g/ day
30 – 45 g/ day
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Supplements that would be beneficial to a lactating woman:
Multivitamin
Omega 3
Vitamin D
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The Adult Woman
Physical activity
Menopause
Lifestyle diseasesVitamins and Minerals
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Energy Protein Fat
1800 Calories/ day 50 g/ day 20 – 25 g
Supplements that would be beneficial to an adult woman:
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Multivitamin
Omega 3
Vitamin D
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A Woman In
Old Age
Poor bone health
Low calcium
Heart Disease
High fat
Digestive, pancreaticdisorders
Cancers
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Dietary guidelinesVariety, portion sizes
Lower carbohydrate and calories
AVOID spicy / fried foods
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Supplements that would be beneficial to an elderly woman:
Energy Protein Fat
1500 – 1800 Calories/ day
50 g/ day 15 – 20 g/day
Omega 3
Vitamin DMultivitamin
RYAN FERNANDO
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