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What do toddlers need in their diet

Energy, starchy carbs, set good habits, fruit and veg for vitamins and minerals, dairy for calcium, protein for growing, oily fish for brain development, avoid sugary drinks and snacks, no more that 2g of salt daily

What do children need in their diet

Establish healthy habits in childhood, starchy carbs for energy, protein for growth and repair, calcium for bones, iron helps carry oxygen in blood, vit a, healthy skin and eyes, vit c, gums and healing, vit d to absorb calcium, omega 3 for brain development,

What do teenagers need in their diet

Starchy carbs for energy, don’t skip breakfast, iron carries oxygen in blood, calcium for bones, vit d to absorb calcium, protein for growth and repair, drink lots, limit fast food, snack sensibley

What do adults need in their diet

Iron for carrying oxygen, calcium for bones, fibre to prevent constipation and lower cholesterol, oily fish promotes heart health, no more than 6g of salt daily, limit saturated fats, they cause heart problems, limit alcohol intake, eat less red and processed meat, links to bowel cancer, eat 5 a day

What do pregnant women need in their diet

Base meals on starchy carbs, lots of fruit and veg, folic acid, prevents spina bifida, avoid excess vit a as it can be toxic to the baby, iron as body need extra oxygen, calcium

What do elderly people need in their diet

At risk of malnutrition, need calcium and vit d, may need softer meals, hydration is important, include oily fish, prevents against heart disease

Sport nutrition

Protein needed for repair, carbs for a slow steady energy release, iron to help carry oxygen in blood, water to stay hydrated and make up for losses in sweat