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• What age group is referred to as elderly in this material?

  65+
• What happens to muscle as we age?

  Muscle is replaced with fat
• How does aging affect energy needs?

  Less energy is needed for maintenance
• What should elderly adults focus on regarding their energy intake?

  They should take great care with intake
• What dietary change can help avoid health risks for the elderly?

  Cutting down on excess saturated fats
• What age group is referred to as children in this material?

  4-12 years
• What type of diet do children need as they grow?

  A well-balanced diet
• Why do toddlers need a good supply of fat?

  To help brain and nervous system development
• What age group is referred to as teenagers in this material?

  13-19 years
• What is adolescence characterized by?

  Rapid growth and puberty
• What do teenage girls need more of due to menstruation?

  More iron due to menstruation
• What age group is referred to as adults in this material?

  20-65 years
• What should adults focus on as they age?

  Maintaining a healthy lifestyle
• How do men's caloric needs compare to women's?

  Men usually require more calories
• Why do men generally require more calories?

  They have more lean muscle mass
• What is the recommended diet for babies and toddlers?

  Only milk for 4-6 months
• What is the first milk produced by mothers called?

  Colostrum
• What does human milk provide for babies?

  All nutritional requirements
• What do babies have stored in their liver at birth?

  A supply of iron
• What is the introduction of solid food called?

  Weaning
• What are the nutritional needs across different age groups?

  • Elderly (65+): Less energy, focus on healthy fats
  • Children (4-12): Balanced diet for rapid growth
  • Teenagers (13-19): Increased iron for menstruation, rapid growth
  • Adults (20-65): Maintain healthy lifestyle, men need more calories
• What is the primary source of nutrition for babies?

  Milk
• What is the significance of colostrum for newborns?

  It is rich in antibodies
• What do babies need for proper growth and development?

  All their nutritional requirements met
• What is the liver's role in newborns?

  Stores iron
• What is the purpose of weaning?

  To introduce solid food