How to bring good nutrition to every stage of life | Cuyo Newspaper

There is growing awareness of the importance of food for the maintenance of health. And, although it is essential to have a balanced diet throughout life, nutritional needs vary in each period and we must be attentive to them.

Liliana Grimberg, coordinator of the nutrition area of ​​the Dr. Máximo Ravenna Therapeutic Center, shares tips for healthy eating at five stages of life

Childhood

Parents and parents tutors must feed the little ones in a balanced way. In this way, the correct nutritional habits will be acquired and it will be easier to maintain them throughout one's life.

At the infant stage, the diet must meet the energy needs of the little ones by high-calorie foods in small, frequent meals. Similarly, it is important to take care of the contribution of protein, calcium, iron and vitamins A and D. Similarly, it is important to increase physical activity, avoid sedentary to prevent more common everyday problems such as juvenile obesity.

Adolescence

This vital stage is characterized by rapid growth and development, which requires greater energy requirements and certain nutrients. This demand is already different in boys and girls because they need more protein than them. During adolescence, good eating habits and physical activity should be established, as energy restrictions can lead to nutritional deficiencies.

On the other hand, girls will need more iron to compensate for menstrual losses, and teenagers of both bades. The bades should make sure that they take the calcium necessary for the rapid increase in bone mbad to develop normally.

Adulthood

Nutritional requirements do not change significantly between 19 and 50 years, except during pregnancy and lactation.

Thus, adults should follow a balanced diet combined with physical exercise, to avoid a sedentary lifestyle caused by various occupations and common trades. Good nutrition will help prevent diseases such as obesity and will also prevent cardiovascular problems or osteoporosis.

Pregnancy

Pregnant women should follow a balanced diet that covers the energy and nutrient requirements that contribute to the growth of the uterus, placenta and fetal bads; and keep the mother's nutrient stores in good condition.

Even so, maintaining a woman's proper weight will be crucial for pregnancy, because if she is weak, she can condition the baby's weight and increase the risk of illness. On the other hand, in case of overweight, the possibility of complications, such as diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy, is increased.

At this stage, the contribution of iron, calcium and zinc must be higher; as well as intake of vitamins A, D, K, B1, B2, B6 and folic acid. After pregnancy and during lactation, the mother will also need a supplement of energy and nutrients.

Elderly Adults

At this stage, nutritional factors, as well as lifestyle and other aspects related to health, increase their importance. This group requires less energy for everyday life, but the abundant intake of certain nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, is essential. On many occasions, other factors influence diet, such as diseases and conditions, chewing problems, chronic drug use with interactions with certain foods, among others.

Seniors must stay active, within their means, and consume diets with a high density of nutrients. Similarly, they should take care of the intake of calcium, vitamin D, increase the consumption of vegetables. And, in particular, monitor the consumption of water and liquids.

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