Special Nutrition Needs
This mineral is the “bone builder” kids and teens need most during growth spurts.
What is Calcium?
This chronic condition involves the body not using insulin well, leading to high blood sugar.
What is type 2 diabetes?
This vegetarian pattern includes dairy and eggs but not meat, poultry, or fish.
What is lacto-ovo vegetarian?
Compared with adults, kids generally need more calories per pound because of this life stage factor.
What is growth?
This macronutrient is your quick fuel for sprints, jumps, and high-intensity drills.
What are carbohydrates?
This vitamin is often recommended for older adults because absorption decreases with age.
Limiting this mineral is a classic strategy for lowering high blood pressure.
What is sodium?
Vegans often supplement this vitamin because it’s mostly found in animal products.
What is vitamin B12?
This mineral and this vitamin are the classic duo for strong bones across the lifespan.
What is calcium and vitamin D?
Most athletes land in this protein range (in g/kg/day) to support training and recovery.
1.2-1.7g/kg
For stable energy, this plate section should take up half the space in a diabetes-friendly meal.
What are non-starchy vegetables?
These heart-healthy fats are found in olive oil, nuts, and avocados.
What are monounsaturated fats?
Pairing plant iron with this vitamin boosts absorption—think bell peppers with beans.
What is vitamin C?
For older adults, aiming for around 1.0–1.2 g/kg of this macronutrient supports muscle.
What is protein?
A simple rule of thumb: eat a balanced meal about this long before a big practice or game.
What is 2-3 hours?
This eating pattern for teens balances school, sports, and sleep by spreading fuel across 3 meals and 1–2 snacks.
What is meal-timing?
These foods, like bacon and deli meats, are linked with higher colorectal cancer risk.
What are processed meats?
This protein-rich soy food can be calcium-set, adding a bone benefit.
What is tofu?
Fun bottles, fruit-infused water, and water-rich snacks support this daily habit.
What is hydration?
Within 30–60 minutes after training, this nutrient pairing helps replenish and rebuild.
What are carbs and protein?
This term describes customizing nutrition based on health status, preferences, culture, and activity.
What is personalized nutrition?
This SMART-goal component makes a plan trackable—think numbers, minutes, or servings.
What is measurable?
Eating a variety of legumes, grains, and seeds helps cover this protein-related concept.
What is complementary amino-acids/proteins?
Unintentional weight loss and poor appetite in seniors can signal this broad nutrition concern.
What is malnutrition risk?
This supplement has strong evidence for short, repeated, high-intensity efforts like lifting.
What is creatine?