Transcript Objective 7.03 Identify Special Dietary Needs

Objective 7.03 Identify Special
Dietary Needs
Teen Living Notes
Study for test on obj. 7.01-7.03
Special Diets
• Food Allergies - Carefully read food labels to
avoid eating products containing foods you might
be allergic too. Most common foods people are
allergic too:
– Eggs
- wheat
– Shell food
- soybeans
– Nuts
- milk
* Most common Allergic reaction symptoms include:
stomach pain, diarrhea, rashes, itching, swelling, or
nasal congestion
Special Diets
• Osteoporosis – a condition developed later
in life due to lack of high calcium foods
eaten when one was young. Bones lose
their density (strength) and become brittle.
• Foods high in complex carbohydrates will
provide the body with energy for longer
periods of time. Examples: pasta’s, bread’s,
and rice dishes.
Special Diets
• Lactose intolerance – unable to digest lactose, the
form of sugar that is found in milk and milk
products. People who cannot digest lactose have
low levels of that enzyme. When people eat dairy
products, they will experience gas, bloating,
abdominal pain, or diarrhea.
• Foods to avoid: milk, ice cream, yogurt, cheese,
and sour cream.
Special Diets
• Diets for Pregnant Women: Expecting
Mother’s need to get extra folic acid into
their diet. This will reduce the risk of
certain birth defects in the unborn baby.
– During pregnancy, nutrient needs increase as
the fetus grows and develops. A pregnant
woman should increase intake of minerals and
vitamins into her diet.
Special Diets
• To help reduce the risks of developing some
types of cancer, eat a diet with plenty of
fresh fruits and vegetables. They have a
high source of antioxidants in them, which
are natural agencies that protect the body
cells and immune system from harmful
chemicals found in foods, the air, and
tobacco smoke.
Special Diets
• Diabetes – disorder in the body which
cannot adequately control blood sugar
levels. People who have been diagnose
with Diabetes cannot eat a lot of foods high
in carbohydrates, due to the fact that these
foods are high in starches and once eaten
within the body they turn into sugars,
making their insulin levels too high.
Special Diets
• High Blood Pressure – person should limit
the amount of salt, sodium, and fats into
their diet. Can lead to heart diseases
• Athletes Diet:
– Dehydration – excessive loss of body fluids.
When playing sports, make sure you drink lots
of tap or bottled water.
• To allow the body time to digest food before a
competition, eat 3 to 4 hours before a game.
Special Diets
• Senior Citizens: Require fewer calories
• Adulthood: require more exercise to speed up the body’s
metabolism (or eat less in order not to gain weight)
• Adolescent: The nutrient “protein” is so important in a
teen’s body. The body is growing (building up) and
repairing body tissue cells.
• Childhood: Eating habits and attitudes toward foods are
being established during this stage in life. Important to
train a child to eat healthy.
• Preschooler: teaching good eating habits when you offer
regular meals during the correct meal times.