¶ … features of nutrition by completing the table. Development stage Key Aspects of Nutrition

Fetal Development (Maternal Nutrition)

Pregnant women need more food, a varied diet, and micronutrient supplements. Pregnant women also require more protein, iron, iodine, vitamin A, folate, and other nutrients both for themselves and the baby's physical and mental potential. Pregnant women should be careful to eat well and often in order to gain energy and weight. Mother's inadequate weight gain during pregnancy often results in low birth weight which may result in baby dying (Core)

Neonatal Infancy

Breast milk is best for the baby since it has the necessary vitamins and minerals for the baby to be healthy. Infant formulas are available for babies whose mothers are unable or choose not to breastfeed.

Infants can eat solids from 4 to 6 months of age. Foods that are unhealthy for infants of this age include eggs, honey, peanuts (including peanut butter)...

(Medline Plus)
Infancy and Childhood

Nutrition needs to be slanted towards the child's development and growth in sync with the guidelines and direction of the Food Pyramid. Children need to eat a healthy, balanced diet that encourages optimal growth and development, including healthy weight gain.

There are certain food groups and nutrients that are better at some stages than at others. Parents are also advised to ensure that good eating habits are started early in life. (Gerber)-

Adolescence

- The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and fat-free and low-fat dairy products. The Guidelines also recommends that adolescents limit intake of solid fats (major sources of saturated and trans fatty acids), cholesterol, sodium, added sugars, and refined grains. It is important for adolescents to eat breakfast (CDC)

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