NUTRITION IN THE LIFE STAGES

LESSON 6
Answer Key Sheet
Name: Molina, Christine Joy Score: ________
Course/Year: BSN-2B Date: ________

Try this!
Directions: Search then draw or you may encode the different tools of Nutrition in the life
stages.
1.Filipino Food Pyramid Guide:
1.a.Pregnancy
1.b.Lactation
1.c.Children
1.c.1. 1-6 years old
1.c.2. 7-12 years old
1.d.Adolescent
1.e.Adult
2.Make a Reaction paper of all the topics by consolidating as one thought/ideas.

Our body is totally dependent on the nutrients we get from the foods we eat. Bodily
processes wouldn't occur if our body doesn't get the right and adequate nutrients to carry
these processes out. This is why eating a variety of nutritious foods from the different food
groups coming from the FNRI recommended Food Guide Pyramid is highly significant. The
categorization of the Food Guide Pyramids based on life stages (i.e., pregnancy, lactation,
children, adolescence, and adults) gives a specific and detailed quantity of foods for each age
group, which is a great factor that could assist us with our daily food intake.
Utilizing and following these food guide pyramids are important to apply in our lifestyle
and make it a habit. These pyramids educate us Filipinos on how to become healthier at our
age. Additionally, these help us to be conscious of diseases such as cardiovascular disease,
hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes, osteoporosis, that we might be able to develop in the
long-run; thus, reducing our risk of acquiring them. Furthermore, the food guide pyramid also
provided recommended physical, personal, and environmental activities that could contribute to
our overall health.
Abiding with these food guide pyramids wouldn't cost so much, instead, it allows us to be
healthier and prolong our lives by instilling healthy eating habits within us. These food guide
pyramids might not be a way to cure any diseases but help prevent them from developing and
becoming worse. Without discipline and our willingness to follow this food guide, we'll gain
nothing and unhealthy eating habits may appear as we go through.
 Answer Key Sheet
Name: Molina, Christine Joy Score: _________
Course/Year: BSN-2B Date: __________

Think Ahead!
Directions: Describe the beliefs of individual in terms of Food, Nutrition and Diet therapy in
the Life Stages following the Myth and Facts and with your remarks as one.

Life Stages MYTH FACTS

1.Pregnancy 1. A pregnant woman should
1. Overeating is bad for both the mother
be eating for two. and the baby. Eating a healthy, balanced
diet is more important than eating more.
Quality over quantity.
2. Eating peanuts and 2. It's perfectly safe to eat these foods
dairy can make your baby unless you yourself are allergic to them,
allergic to them or if your attending- physician advises
you not to.
3. Prenatal vitamins are 3. Multivitamins specially made for
only for women who have pregnant women provide minerals and
vitamin or mineral supplements that help keep mothers-to-
deficiencies. be well and promote healthy fetal
development. Prenatal vitamins can be
taken by all mothers unless advised by
doctors not to.

2.Lactation 1. Breastfeeding spoils 1. Babies are completely dependent on

babies if you do it too the mothers for all their needs.
long. Breastfeeding does not spoil a baby or
make him too dependent on mother. It
actually helps him form healthy bonds.
2. The mother should 2. A breastfeeding mother does not need
drink milk to make milk. to drink milk in order to make milk.
Whether a mother drinks milk, has
nothing to do with her breast milk
supply. It is, however, important for the
mother to remain hydrated with any
form of liquid and consume a well-
rounded, healthy diet.
3. Small breasts make it 3. All breasts are able to breastfeed well.
hard to breastfeed. Breasts of all sizes can make plenty of
milk, and babies can feed successfully
 regardless of the size of the mother’s
breasts or nipples. A breastfeeding
counselor can help the mother finds a
position that works best for her and your
baby.

3.Infancy 1. Infants need to be 1. The children should not be given

given rice water and daal anything but milk till the age of 6
water from 3-4 months of months. Watery rice cereal, daal water,
age. and other pureed foods may be
introduced slowly form the age of 6
months.
2. Infants who are breastfed 2. Infants that are breastfed don’t need
have to be given water to additional water as breast milk contains
drink. exactly the amount of water that an
infant need. In fact, according to WHO,
breast milk is over 80 percent water and
provides the fluids your baby needs.
3. Starting solids will help 3. Starting solids will not help the infant
the infant sleep through sleep through the night. Studies show that it
the night. may actually disrupt sleeping and may
actually have some negative consequences
including obesity and food allergy.

4.Children 1. If a child takes a daily 1. Multivitamins aren't necessary for most

multivitamin, he is getting healthy children who are growing normally.
all the nutrients he need. However, a child could still take these, but it
is encouraged that children should eat a
variety of foods.
2. Sugar makes children 2. Sugary foods could cause dental
hyperactive carries and not specifically make children
hyperactive. What makes them
hyperactive is their will to enjoy
especially with peers and friends.
3. Toddlers should only be 3. Parents often stick to tried and
given bland food trusted bland foods for their toddlers
such as cereals and soups. Adding
seasoning and spices to a toddler’s food
isn’t unhealthy, there are spices that
may serve as herbs. These adds flavor
and the child might enjoy his/her food
and may be able to finish it.
 5.Adolescence 1. Skipping Meals Will 1. The truth is that skipping meals often
Help Lose Weight leads to eating more food later. This is
also an unhealthy way to diet since it
mimics the behavior of eating disorders
like anorexia nervosa.
2. Following a very low 2. It is not advisable for adolescents to
calorie diet is the best way follow a very low-calorie diet in order to
to lose weight.  lose weight since cutting calories too low
can lead to underdeveloped metabolic
processes and unhealthy lifestyle. These
adolescents may experience nutritional
deficiencies and may become obsessed
with controlling their caloric intake,
which might lead to eating disorder like
anorexia nervosa.
3. Certain food groups are 3. A healthy diet is consisting of a balanced
bad and should be mix of different food groups. Avoiding and
avoided. cutting out all of a certain food group will
lead to nutrient deficiencies and even an
eating disorder.

Remarks
Myths regarding nutrition have been part of some culture and past down generation by
generation. Some consider these myths as truths because they have experienced it themselves.
However, these myths are misconceptions which usually have no basis or evidences to back up
such claims. Most of these myths can sometimes be very stereotypical. Educating each other of
the truth about nutrition throughout the different life stages could help in various ways such as
preventing diseases from becoming worse, and getting the right help. This is why validating the
truthfulness of an information is important before believing it and sharing it to other people.
Our health is what’s important, not some hearsays that don’t have enough evidences back
them up.
 Answer Key Sheet
Name: Molina, Christine Joy Score: _________
Course/Year: BSN-2B Date: ________

See if you can do this!

Directions: Identify and write the correct answer of the questions on the space provided
below.

Allergy 1. This is due to allergens present in foods such as seafoods, eggs, and
other substances that leads to loss of appetite or diarrhea.
Prolactic Hormone 2. A hormone that initiated by the mammary glands in the milk
production process.
Food jugging or Eating too little 3. This is due to too much parental urging to eat and tired
of eating same food eaten every day that whose appetite is lost.
Infancy 4. The period from zero to two years of age.
Aging 5. It is called a total life stages process.
Pregnancy 6. The condition or state of conception having the union of an ovum and
spermatozoa.
Geriatrics 7. Is the branch of medicine concerned in the prolonging of full growth and
maturity delaying the onsets of aging and treating diseases.
Senile 8. Often connotes with an old man with mental and physical weaknesses.
Adulthood 9. The longest period of the life stages and one attained full growth and
maturity.
School Child 10. The period characterized by a slow steady growth, enhanced
capabilities and more motor coordination.