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Quick questions on Nutritional needs across life stages: N(A)-Level Nutrition and Food Science
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What are teenagers?Show answer
Teenagers go through a fast growth spurt, so their needs are high:
What are adults?Show answer
A healthy adult who has stopped growing needs a balanced diet for maintenance and repair rather than growth. Energy needs depend on body size and activity, and adults should watch their fat and free sugar to avoid weight gain and diet-related disease.
What is q1?Show answer
Explain why teenagers need plenty of protein and calcium. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
State two nutrients a pregnant woman needs more of, with a reason for each. [4 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Explain why an elderly person should have enough fibre and water. [2 marks]
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