School Age Children
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Describe some factors that lead to children lacking in certain nutrients:
Peer pressure Price Highly visible value marketing Role model Busy lifestyles Autonomy
Why is ‘role model’ a factor in lacking in nutrients?
Children learn by example - healthy choices must be promoted by the parent so the children follow
Why is peer pressure a factor in lacking in nutrients?
Unhealthy desire to be thin - anorexia Sugary snacks that friends have
Why is price a factor in lacking in nutrients?
Healthy foods are often more expensive Unhealthy foods are on offer more regularly which are more appealing
Why is ‘highly visible value marketing’ a factor in lacking in nutrients?
Most food adverts are snacks (unhealthy) Pester power is harder to resist
Why is ‘Busy lifestyles’ a factor in lacking in nutrients?
Little time to prepare meals Takeaway more often Ready meals used - not always nutritious
Why is ‘Autonomy’ a factor in lacking in nutrients?
Parents have less control Children begin to eat what they want (usually unhealthy)
Eating f_____ m_____ together helps encourage h_____ e______
Family Meals Healthy Eating
Why is energy important in the diet of a school aged child?
Rapid growth More active
Is a child’s energy requirement low or high?
High - increases rapidly at this age
What is the guidelines for fat intake for age 5+?
No more than 35% of energy should come from fat
Why is iron so important in a child?
The immune system Cognitive function Production of red blood cells Oxygen and energy in the body
What is the purpose of haemoglobin in iron?
It transports oxygen around the body
What are the two types of iron?
Haem Non-haem
Why is vitamin C so important for a school aged child?
Fulfils a structural role in most organs essential during growth and development helps keep gums healthy minimises bruising and wounds
Why is vitamin C important for absorption?
It helps absorb iron - especially non-haem
What is the main role of calcium in the diet of a child?
Needed for the growth and development of bones and teeth
What does PBM mean?
Peak bone mass
Why is reaching PBM important?
This will help reduce the risk of osteoporosis and other bone related diseases later in life
Why is calcium so important for the strong development of teeth?
Tooth decay is common at this age and second teeth will be coming and need to develop strong
What are inhibiting factors that you should avoid consuming?
Oxalates Phytates Phosphoric acid - in fizzy drinks Tannins
Why is vitamin D so important at this stage of the lifecycle?
Bone development Is vital in the absorption of calcium Enhances bone building cells
What will a deficiency in vitamin D lead to at this age?
Rickets
Why is protein so important at this stage of the lifecycle?
Needed for rapid growth, repair and maintenance Bone development