Nutrition Throughout the Life Cycle (Fionna Richards & Anfernee Bennerman)

Pregnancy and Lactation

Oct 7, 2013

I. Foods to Avoid
• Fish
• Raw cookie dough/Cake batter
• Soft cheeses made from unpasteurized milk
• Shellfish
• Eggnog
• Undercooked meat
II. Special Nutritional Needs
• Healthy low fat foods
• Folic Acid
• Iodine
• Iron
• Potassium
• Calcium
• Vitamin C

Infancy

Jul 7, 2014

I. Foods to Avoid
• Honey
• Peanut Butter
• Tree Nuts
• Citrus or Acid Fruits
• Corn
• Egg Whites
• Wheat
• Grapes
• Crawfish
II. Special Nutritional Needs
• Fats
• Protein
• Human Milk
• Minerals
• Vitamins

Toddlers

Jul 7, 2015

I. Foods to Avoid
• Grapes
• Large Pieces of Meat
• Popcorn
• Peanut Butter
• Marshmallow
• Chips
II. Special Nutritional Needs
• Grains
• Fruits and Vegetable
• Milk
• Meat and Beans

Preschool Aged

Jul 7, 2017

I. Foods to Avoid
• Microwave Popcorn
• Processed Meats
• Canned Tomatoes
• Sports Drinks
• Sugary Cereals
II. Special Nutritional Needs
• 1 1/2 cups of fruit per day
• 1 1/2 cups of vegetables daily
• 5 ounces of grains per day
• 2 ounces of protein per day
• 2 1/2 cups of dairy daily

School-Aged

Jul 7, 2020

I. Foods to Avoid
• Processed meats such as salami, and ham, pressed chicken
• Chips, sweet biscuits, and breakfast bars
• Fruit bars and fruit straps
• Juices and Soft Drinks.
II. Special Nutritional Needs
• Grains
• Vegetables
• Protein
• Dairy
• Fruit

Teenagers

Jul 7, 2024

I. Foods to Avoid
• Stewed or jellied fruits (which have tons of sugar)
• Sugary cereals.
• High-sugar fruit and soda drinks.
• Full-fat cheese, milk.
• Fried anything.
• Cheesy, creamy sauces.
• Full-fat, high-sugar items (ice cream, cookies, brownies, cakes)
II. Special Nutritional Needs
• Protein
• Carbs
• Dietary Fats
• Vitamins
• Minerals