From Juice Boxes to Joint Pain 😂
This life stage includes children ages 4–8 years.
What is childhood?
These four nutrients are especially important for strong bones, healthy teeth, and proper growth.
What are calcium, vitamin D, iron, and fluoride?
Adolescent girls need more of this mineral after menstruation begins.
What is iron?
Young adults should eat this type of seafood how often?
What is twice per week?
Diets high in highly processed foods increase the risk of this heart-related disease.
What is cardiovascular disease?
This life stage is marked by rapid growth spurts and development of reproductive organs.
What is puberty (ages 9–13)?
Children should eat this amount of fiber each day.
What is 17–25 grams?
Boys ages 14–18 need this calorie range each day.
What is 2,000–3,200 calories?
Men should consume about this much water each day.
What is 3.7 liters?
Older adults often become dehydrated because they feel less of this.
What is thirst?
During this life stage, people typically reach their physical peak with maximum bone mass and muscle strength.
What is young adulthood (19–30 years)?
This severe allergic reaction is a medical emergency treated with an EpiPen.
What is anaphylaxis?
Name one eating disorder involving binge eating followed by purging.
What is bulimia nervosa?
This nutrition strategy focuses on reducing chronic disease before it develops.
What is preventive nutrition?
This condition means difficulty swallowing.
What is dysphagia?
Perimenopause and menopause occur during this stage of adulthood.
What is middle age (31–50 years)?
This condition is not an immune response and often causes gas, bloating, and diarrhea.
What is food intolerance (such as lactose intolerance)?
Fast food is often high in these four unhealthy components.
What are saturated fat, sodium, sugar, and empty calories?
During menopause, these three recommendations help reduce bone loss.
What are calcium, vitamin D, and weight-bearing exercise?
This condition is poor appetite in older adults that can lead to weight and muscle loss.
What is anorexia of aging?
This life stage is associated with slower metabolism, decreased taste and smell, and reduced vitamin absorption.
What is older adulthood (51+ years)?
Parents should do these three things to encourage healthy eating.
What are offer healthy foods, model healthy eating, and allow children to decide how much to eat?
These five nutrients are especially important during older adolescence.
What are calcium, vitamin D, iron, vitamin A, and phosphorus?
These healthy fats are recommended during middle age.
What are omega-3 fatty acids and monounsaturated fats?
Name four diseases or conditions associated with diets high in highly processed foods.
What are cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cancer, depression, obesity, or increased risk of death?