CHAPTER 5 Managing Good Nutrition
LESSON 5.1 Eating Well Across the Lifespan Note-Taking Guide
Nutrition Across the Lifespan
1. The nutrition needs we experience at different phases of life reflect the needs our body has
as it grows, develops, and ages. Identify at least one nutrition need for each demographic
included in the table.
Demographic Nutrition need
Infants
(birth-12 months)
Toddlers
(12-24 months)
Young children
(3-5 years)
Childhood
(6-12 years)
Teenagers and adults
(13-70 years)
Older adults
(70+)
Pregnancy and lactation
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CHAPTER 5 Managing Good Nutrition
Lesson 5.1
Minerals for Healthy Development
2. Complete the following chart by writing the effects of iron and calcium on your health and
identifying three good sources of each mineral.
Iron Calcium
How does iron effect your health? How does calcium affect your health?
What are three good sources of iron? What are three good sources of calcium?
Communicating for Healthy Eating
3. Write one example of a strong no when trying to say no to certain foods.
Asking for Help
4. What are three examples of how you might ask for help with making nutritious decisions?
1.
2.
3.
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CHAPTER 5 Managing Good Nutrition
Lesson 5.1
Steps for Negotiating Healthy Food Choices
5. List the five steps for negotiating healthy food choices.
STEP 1:
STEP 2:
STEP 3:
STEP 4:
STEP 5:
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