Activity 10: Nutrition in The Life Cycle

GROUP 2

Group Members

ARANDIA, Ma. Lyn

ARCILLA, Eujene

ARLOS, Louise Carol

ESCALANTE, Richelle

PACATANG, Rosemarie

SESCON, Jann Mikaela

URBANO, Mellisa Mae

VELASCO, John Paul

Instructions:

1. The objective posted is the general objectives of the activity the class to be accomplished.

2. Each group will be assign in different stage of life, wherein the class should preformed the

     procedures.

3. On the evaluation the undersigned would like to review what Health Education should be

      instructed.

4. Remember, the group should plan a meal according to stage.

Objectives:

Identify food items that are essential in the diet of a lactating mother
CASE ANALYSIS

GROUP 2: Lactating Mother

A 20-year-old lactating mother, who stands 4'9" tall and weighs 52 kg and just gave birth a

month ago.

EVALUATION:
1. Compute for desirable body weight and total energy requirement

Her BMI is 24.8, indicating her weight is in the Normal category for adults of her height.

For her height, a normal weight range would be from 86 to 115 pounds.

Maintaining a healthy weight may reduce the risk of chronic diseases associated with overweight
and obesity.

But as a 20 year old lactating mother who breastfeed require approximately 500 additional

kcal/day beyond what is recommended for non-pregnant women. The estimate is derived from

the mean volume of breast milk produced per day (mean 780 mL, range 450-1200 mL) and

the energy content of milk (67 kcal/100 mL).

2. Calculate and plan diet providing 3 meals and 2 snacks. Indicate answers in the table below:

Meal Plan for: 20-year-old lactating mother

3. Discuss case assessment and tray presentation and submit thru canvas, giving emphasis on the

rationale of diet given, the nutrient modification, and intervention.

Case Assessment for: 20-year-old lactating mother

Meal Prepared Nutrient Modification Rationale Nutrient Intervention

Salmon, eggs, Young lactating women Iodine helps the An additional 450 to 500

green leafy should use iodized salt body to grow and kilocalories (kcal)

vegetables and in their cooking and eat develop, especially of healthy food calories

water. foods high in iodine, the brain. Babies per day is recommended

like seafood and dairy get iodine from for well-nourished

products. They also their mothers, breastfeeding mothers,

should take a daily pregnant and compared with the amount

prenatal vitamin that breastfeeding they were consuming

includes 150 women need more before pregnancy 

micrograms of iodide iodine. (approximately 2,300 to

(a source of iodine 2,500 kcal per day for

that's easily absorbed breastfeeding women

by the body). verses 1,800 to 2,000 kcal

per day for moderately

active, non-pregnant

women who are not

breastfeeding). The

number of additional

calories needed for an

individual breastfeeding

woman is also affected by

her age, body mass index,

 activity level, and extent

of breastfeeding

(exclusively breastfeeding

verses breastfeeding and

formula feeding).

QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION

1. What nutritional advice is recommended for a healthy pregnancy? Lactation?

Having a healthy diet is a vital part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle especially when a

woman is pregnant. Eating healthy foods during pregnancy will allow the baby to develop and

grow. The food that the mother eats is the baby's main source of nourishment, so it's essential to

eat various kinds of food every day to get the proper balance of nutrients that the mother and the

baby need. Taking vitamins and minerals is crucial to make sure the mother gets enough

nutrients she needs for the pregnancy. As much as possible, avoid overly processed junk foods

that contain no nutritional value. The mother and the baby will benefit more from fresh fruits and

veggies, and lean proteins like chicken, fish, or beans. But that doesn't mean the mother should

avoid all of her favorite foods during pregnancy. She just needs to balance it with nutritious

foods to avoid missing any necessary vitamins or minerals.

For Lactating mothers, Breastfeeding requires extra calories. A breastfeeding mother needs

to get between 300 to 500 additional calories per day to give the mother the energy and nutrition

to produce milk. The mother should focus on making healthy choices to help her in producing
milk. She should opt for food rich in iron, protein, fiber, folic acid, carbohydrates, and calcium.

She should also choose a variety of whole grains and as well as fruits and vegetables. The mother

should also consider taking the recommended daily vitamins like vitamins A, B12, and C.

2. What are the different factors to consider in planning a menu for growing children?

Nutrition is a very important factor to consider if one wants a healthy lifestyle. Not only is it very

vital for life, but it is also crucial at every age. Children need nutrients to stay healthy and strong,

and they need nutrition to grow healthy and strong. Not only do they grow both physically and

mentally, but they can also establish a foundation for healthy eating habits and provide

nutritional knowledge throughout their life. Nutrition is especially important to infants, because

of their rapid growth during this period. It also ensures that the infant will be more resilient to

illness, which is very vital as they are more susceptible to bacterial infection due to their weak

immune system. As such there are factors to consider when planning a menu for children.

 Low Nutritional Stores: Newborn infants have low stores of fat and protein. The

smaller your child, the fewer reserves of energy they have. This means that they

can only cope with starvation for shortened periods of time.

 High Nutritional Demands For Growth: The amount of nutrition children require

is greatest during infancy. This is because of their rapid growth during this period.

 Rapid Development in the Nervous System: Your child’s brain grows rapidly

during the last four months of pregnancy and also during the first two years of
 life. The connections between the nerve cells in the brain are being formed during

this time. Good nutrition is important to ensure that this occurs properly.

 Illness: Your child’s nutrition may be compromised following an episode of

illness or surgery. The body’s energy requirements are increased, thus the intake

of food and nutrients should be increased.