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  • At what age do babies usually begin weaning?
    Answer: Around 6 months
  • Why should adults eat foods high in fibre?
    Answer: To prevent constipation
  • Why do older people need calcium?
    Answer: To keep bones strong and prevent fractures
  • Which nutrient gives children energy?
    Carbs
  • What is one advantage of breastfeeding?
    Answer: It is free / sterile / always the correct temperature
  • Why is breakfast important for teenagers?
    Answer: It helps concentration and energy levels
  • Why might older people eat fewer carbohydrates?
    Answer: They are usually less active
  • Why might an active adult need more carbohydrates than someone with a desk job?
    Answer: They need more energy for physical activity
  • Why should parents introduce one food at a time during weaning?
    Answer: To identify allergies or intolerances
  • What is the name for the stage when babies begin eating solid food?
    Answer: Weaning.
  • Why do convalescents need protein?
    Answer: To repair damaged cells and tissues
  • Why do teenagers need more food than children?
    Answer: They are growing rapidly
  • Why is breast milk good for babies?
    Answer: It contains all the nutrients a baby needs
  • What vitamin is important during pregnancy for the baby’s spine?
    Answer: Folic acid
  • Why do teenagers need calcium?
    Answer: For strong bones and teeth
  • Which nutrient helps build strong bones and teeth?
    Answer: Calcium
  • Name one food that contains calcium
    Answer: Milk, cheese, yogurt, green veg
  • What can happen if teenagers do not get enough iron?
    Answer: They may feel tired or develop anaemia.
  • Which nutrient helps children grow and repair their bodies?
    Answer: Protein
  • Why might teenage girls need more iron?
    Why might teenage girls need more iron?
  • Why do nutritional needs change as people get older?
    Answer: Activity levels and body functions change
  • Give one example of a food suitable for a baby during weaning
    Answer: Mashed vegetables or pureed fruit
  • What does the word weaning mean?
    Answer: Introducing solid foods to a baby
  • Name one food that contains iron.
    Answer: Red meat, spinach, beans, fortified cereals
  • What are the two types of milk babies can have in the first few months of life?
    Breast milk or formula milk
  • Why must bottles and equipment be sterile when using formula milk?
    Answer: To prevent bacteria and illness
  • Why should salt not be added to baby food?
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  • Why do pregnant women need protein?
    Answer: For the baby’s growth
  • Which mineral is important for healthy blood?
    Iron
  • What word describes people who are recovering from illness?
    Answer: Convalescents
  • What nutrient gives the body energy depending on activity levels?
    Answer: Carbohydrates
  • Name one food that contains protein.
    Answer: Meat, eggs, fish, beans
  • What nutrient repairs and renews body cells in adults?
    Answer: Protein
  • By what age should babies be eating similar foods to the rest of the family?
    Answer: Around 1 year old
  • What can happen if children eat too many sugary foods?
    Answer: Tooth decay or poor health
  • Why is iron important for convalescents?
    Answer: To prevent anaemia and tiredness
  • How many grams of salt should adults have per day (maximum)?
    Answer: 6 grams
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