Title: Compare human nutritional needs at different stages of life.
Course: Nutrition and Wellness (19253-36) > Section: Investigating Principles of Nutrition

Comparison should include

- the nutritional needs at the following stages of life:
  - Newborn/infant (first year)
  - Young childhood (1-6)
  - Middle childhood (6-12)
  - Adolescence (12-18)
  - Early adulthood (18-30)
  - Pregnancy
  - Middle age (30-60)
  - Older adulthood (over 60)
- consideration of various levels of physical activity.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

- What factors determine the nutritional needs at various stages of life? Are some factors more important than others? Why, or why not?
- How do lifestyle issues, food choices, eating patterns, physical activity, body weight, and health concerns affect nutritional needs as humans progress through the life cycle?

Communication

- What are some creative ways to help others at different stages of life determine their nutritional needs?
- What are the benefits and disadvantages of technology and biotechnology related to nutritional needs?

Leadership

- What happens when families give little thought to their food choices?
- What are possible benefits and disadvantages of dietary supplements?

Management

- How can we improve our ability to meet the nutritional needs of family members at different stages of life?
- What steps should we follow to set goals related to nutrition?

Teacher Resources:

- Dairy Foods Help People Thrive Across the Lifespan, National Dairy Council
- Professional Resources, DGA