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Why do we need to consider the food needed in different groups of people?
Eating a variety of foods from the five major food groups provides a range of different nutrients to the body, promotes good health and can help reduce the risk of disease – as well as keeping your diet interesting with different flavours and textures!
What nutrition is required for different age groups?
Conclusion
| Life Stage | Change in Nutrient Needs |
|---|---|
| Infancy, childhood* | Increased requirements: energy, protein, essential fatty acids |
| Adolescence* | Increased requirements: energy, protein, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc (females only) |
Do different people have different dietary needs?
Everyone is different. Some people thrive on a raw diet, while others would fade away without cooked food. Some people prosper without meat and others require it for optimal health.
What types of diets are suitable for different groups of people?
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What do the 5 food groups provide?
A balanced diet is made up of foods from the five food groups: starchy carbohydrates, fruits and vegetables, protein, dairy and healthy fats. Each provides the range of vitamins and minerals our bodies need to function efficiently.
Why is it important to eat food?
energy for activity, growth, and all functions of the body such as breathing, digesting food, and keeping warm; materials for the growth and repair of the body, and for keeping the immune system healthy.
What are the needs of nutrition?
Food provides us with the energy and nutrients we need to stay healthy. Men and women need protein (meat, fish, dairy, beans, and nuts), carbohydrates (whole grains), healthy fats (healthy oils), vitamins, minerals, and water. These things may help prevent some diseases.
What are the nutritional needs of a family?
In addition to fruits and vegetables, there are other food groups your family needs in order to stay healthy.
- Dairy foods. They’re an excellent source of bone-building calcium, vitamin D and protein, but go for the low-fat or fat-free versions of milk, yogurt, and cheese.
- Whole grains.
- Lean proteins.
- Healthy fats.
How many diet types are there?
This article reviews the 9 most popular weight loss diets and the science behind them.
- The Paleo Diet.
- The Vegan Diet.
- Low-Carb Diets.
- The Dukan Diet.
- The Ultra-Low-Fat Diet.
- The Atkins Diet.
- The HCG Diet.
- The Zone Diet.
What do different food groups do?
Each of the food groups provides a range of nutrients, and all have a role in helping the body function. In particular, vegetables, legumes and fruit protect against illness and are essential to a healthy diet. The basic food groups are: breads, cereals, rice, pasta, noodles and other grains.