Dietary Needs

Question: what are the nutritional requirements and dietary needs for adolescents? does anyone know what nutrients and vitamin etc. adolescents need? and what are the dietary guidelines for teenagers?

Answer: Depends for teenage boys/girls Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Group (Grains Group)—especially whole grain: TEEN BOYS = 11 servings per day TEEN GIRLS = 9 servings per day Vegetable Group TEEN BOYS = 5 TEEN GIRLS = 4 Fruit Group TEEN BOYS = 4 TEEN GIRLS = 3 Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group (Milk Group)—preferably fat free or low fat TEEN BOYS = 2 or 3 TEEN GIRLS = 2 or 3 Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts Group (Meat and Beans Group)—preferably lean or low fat TEEN BOYS = 3, for a total of 7 oz TEEN GIRLS = 2, for a total of 6 ounces WHAT COUNTS AS A SERVING? Bread, Cereal, Rice, and Pasta Group (Grains Group)—whole grain and refined * 1 slice of bread * About 1 cup of ready-to-eat cereal * 1/2 cup of cooked cereal, rice, or pasta Vegetable Group * 1 cup of raw leafy vegetables * 1/2 cup of other vegetables cooked or raw * 3/4 cup of vegetable juice Fruit Group * 1 medium apple, banana, orange, pear * 1/2 cup of chopped, cooked, or canned fruit * 3/4 cup of fruit juice Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese Group (Milk Group)* * 1 cup of milk** or yogurt** * 1 1/2 ounces of natural cheese** (such as Cheddar) * 2 ounces of processed cheese** (such as American) Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts Group (Meat and Beans Group) * 2-3 ounces of cooked lean meat, poultry, or fish * 1/2 cup of cooked dry beans# or 1/2 cup of tofu counts as 1 ounce of lean meat * 2 1/2-ounce soyburger or 1 egg counts as 1 ounce of lean meat * 2 tablespoons of peanut butter or 1/3 cup of nuts counts as 1 ounce of meat Vitamins/nutrients needed: Vitamin A, B, E, D, Omega 3 fatty acids, Folate, Potassium, Calcium, Iron

Question: do you think restaurants cater for people with dietary needs? what are your thoughts/opinions on restaurants catering for people with dietary needs? do you think they respect peoples needs and do you think they cater for everyone?

Answer: It depends on which "dietary need", salt restricted I'd say maybe, or something like that. Best to call ahead and inquire to see if they do.

Question: How has Science affected the way the world’s population meets its dietary needs? In order to fulfil the needs of hunger in the world we live now, Science has taken a huge role in producing and managing different food. Not only taking part in processing, Science has become a part in our daily routines. Science is indeed everywhere, and it is Science that makes our everyday much easier that what our past faced. But what is it that helped us to be able to feed a population over a billion around the world??

Answer: Yes by selection of high production charactors, producing enough eggs and meat.

Question: do you think restaurants menus and food items can be changed to meet peoples dietary needs? do you think they are flexible enough? dietary needs. e.g- lactose intolerant, coeliac etc

Answer: I have many dietary restrictions to deal with but still find satisfying foods in evey restaurant.(fast food places are not restaurants) The trick is to READ the menu and use your ingenuity. Example - I can't have sugar - All commercial salad dressings have sugar in them - if they don't have white vinegar and oil - I use lemon juice or no dressing at all. I also bring my own Splenda for my decaf coffee (can't have caffeine) Can't have gluten either so - Order something with no pasta or bread. By the way - New England clam chowder is one of the no - no's - they use flour to make the roux for it. There's more but you get the idea. Freakgirls right - Go on line and check out the menu first if you're trying out a new restaurant. Servers see as many as 100 people a day - they don't have time and it is not their responsibility to read and explain every item on the menu to you. That's YOUR JOB.

Question: What are the dietary needs of a very stressed 27 year old? I am doing a school paper and am stumped on this question! I need to list the nutritional requirements for optimal health for a highly stressed 27 yeard old. Does anyone know?

Answer: A balanced diet with fruits, vegetables, complex carbohydrates and VITAMINS,especially the "B" vitamins. Don't overdose,though, on vitamins. They can do you harm. Also Exercise. It lets out endorfins in the brain that help make you happy. OH YES, STOP WORRYING!

Question: What is the best way to fulfill my cats' dietary needs? I have two indoor cats. One is overweight, and one is underweight. I don't have the money to feed them canned food, so they eat dry kibble. How can I make them more healthy? I am concerned, and I don't want them to have health issues. Help!

Answer: Thanks Daa. She took the words right out of my keyboard. You can either feed an all dry diet of low quality food and end up spending hundreds or thousands of dollars fixing the UTI or spending the money for euthanization. OR you can feed high quality dry mixed with canned food. Even if you can only afford the low quality canned food such as Friskies, Nine Lives and Fancy Feast. Some low quality canned food is much better than an all dry diet. Or go raw if http://mypetcarnivore.com is in your area. It starts out expensive $75-$100 for 2 cats per month but this only lasts for 2-3 mos. I've been feeding raw since Jan '09 and I'm down to $60 for a 2 month supply for 2 cats. $10 of that is delivery fee so food is only $50 for 2 months for 2 cats. So essentially, it costs $12.50 for one cat for one month. $12.50 isn't bad at all.

Question: Is there a good website or book that covers an infants dietary needs? My son is 8 months old and I just didn't know how many solid feedings I should be giving him. He loves veggies, hates fruit so how many servings of each should he have a day. Should I be adding meat in? He has mastered the little gerber stars that he feeds himself but what a bout small pieces of cooked food? etc.

Answer: RealSavvyMoms.com Even better, there is a webcast pertaining to children's nutrition that's free on their site.

Question: What will a caterer do if you have a guest(s) with special dietary needs? such as diabetic, allergies, or needs kosher meal?

Answer: Any good caterer will make special plates up for those reasons, and also for your vegetarian friends. Sometimes kosher is a problem, because some people just don't get it. We (our schul) had a passover dinner, once, and the caterer put out Chocolate Cakes for dessert! (the mousse had been backordered or something, and this was a last-minute thing, but they put out flour cake, in the middle of Passover!) but I've worked for caterers as a waitress, and they just make sure the staff knows how many special meals they are, and where they are being kept warm.

Question: Can you please contribute you recipe ideas with special dietary needs and vegetarian in mind? I need recipe ideas for serving two vegetarians, along with two people on a no/low sodium diet, plus needing to avoid all non heart healthy fats! There will be at least 9 of us for Christmas Eve. supper. Thanks. :)

Answer: I know the Vegetarian section here has become useless with all the meat eating trolls that have arrived... But if you click on the "Resolved Questions" icon there and look through those answers you will find *thousands* of real recipes and ideas of how to handle veggie friendly holidays and meals!

Question: What are the dietary needs of adolescents and pregnant mothers?

Answer: A few sites on the subject will follow. PDF] The Dietary Guidelines for Australians 1680k - Adobe PDF - View as html Nutritional needs differ at different stages of life and these are reflected in ... and adolescents, women who are planning pregnancy, or are pregnant, ... www.nhmrc.gov.au/publications/synopses/_files/n31.pdf [PDF] The Royal Society for the Promotion of Health 412k - Adobe PDF - View as html Dietary needs. Dietary needs of individuals: dietary needs of children, adolescents, adults, ... mothers, the elderly, sick and infirm; dietary reference ... rsph.org/qualifications/syllabuses/Level 3 Award in Nutrition for Healthier Food and... Executive Summary A basic premise of the Dietary Guidelines is that nutrient needs should be met ... pregnant and lactating women, children and adolescents, individuals taking ... health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/.../executivesummary.htm - Cached [PDF] Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005 4134k - Adobe PDF - View as html to meet the needs of various age and gender groups. For ... Women of childbearing age who may become pregnant. and those in the first trimester of pregnancy. ... www.health.gov/dietaryguidelines/dga2005/document/pdf/DGA2005.pdf

Question: special treat for a cat with special dietary needs? my cat had surgury becuase he had crystals in his urine causing a blockage. since then he's been eating urinary SO 30 to prevent new crystal from forming. he loves his food, but i want to give him a special treat every now and then but they don't make cat treats for a cat with special dietary needs (that i know of at least). so i was wondering if it would be okay to give him a forkful of plain cooked salmon every once in a while or if anyone has heard of a good treat i can buy for my cat. i know it's best to ask my vet, but i wanted to try here as well.

Answer: to treat your cat you can pet it or play with him to show that you LOVE him

Question: What types of meal could be used to meet the dietary needs of those living with sickle cell anemia?

Answer: purity - Here is a long, but I hope helpful guide. Diet and Nutrition in Sickle Cell Disease by Lewis Hsu, M.D., Ph.D. and William Muller, Ph.D reviewed by Laura Jana, M.D., F.A.A.P. While everyone needs to think about the things that they eat, a healthy diet is even more important for children with sickle cell disease. Research is still ongoing, but six key nutritional factors already have been identified: 1. The general nutritional principles apply. Children with sickle cell have the same basic nutritional requirements as anyone else. The food pyramid developed by the federal government is a useful guide. A healthy diet helps every child grow well and avoid illness. Learning and practicing good eating habits while still young can help prevent many diseases later in life, such as heart disease, cancer, stroke, and diabetes. So far, researchers believe that the same antioxidants and anti-clotting foods that help prevent heart disease, stroke, and cancer also help reduce health problems caused by sickle cell disease. 2. Fluids are vital. Avoiding dehydration is a good way to decrease the likelihood of pain crises, so getting plenty of fluids is extremely important. 3. Extra calories are required. The calories contained in our food are converted by our bodies into energy that is used to help us grow, ward off infection, and engage in our daily activities with vim and vigor. Recent research shows that children with sickle cell need about 20 percent more calories than other children to fuel their production of red blood cells to replace the damaged, sickled ones. Not getting enough calories may lead to delays in growth and maturation. Try to ensure that your child usually snacks on healthy foods, such as fruits, vegetables, and grains, not just junk food. You can work in some additional calories (and protein) by putting peanut butter on celery or carrots; adding cheese, nuts, or wheat germ to appropriate foods; making milkshakes or yogurt smoothies; and serving pudding or instant-breakfast drinks. 4. It's important to avoid obesity. Even though children with sickle cell need more calories, it is just as important for them not to become overweight. Obesity can lead to faster onset of a problem called avascular necrosis of the hip, in which the bone loses its blood supply and collapses. 5. Fiber helps keep constipation at bay. Constipation is an unfortunate side effect of some of the medications required for the treatment of sickle cell pain. Consuming plenty of fiber, such as that found in whole grains and fruits, will help prevent or treat constipation. 6. An adequate amount of folic acid is key. Children with sickle cell disease need extra folic acid (also known as folate, one of the B vitamins) in order to produce red blood cells more quickly. These can be found in foods such as grains, fruits, and leafy, green vegetables. You also should consult with your child's doctor about the advisability of a folic acid supplement-and how much your child should take. In addition to these six known factors, doctors are studying some other nutrients and foods that might aid people with sickle cell. These include omega fatty acids, magnesium, zinc, African yams, antioxidants, and certain herbs. Ask your doctor to keep you posted on research updates as they become available.

Question: do you think restaurants and cafes cater for people for dietary needs?? please help..? this is for my food and hospitality class. what is your opinion and what sort of dietary needs do you have? eg. coeliac disease thankyou

Answer: They can if they choose to but I would not make it obligatory. As a restaruanteur myself, we do accommodate certain dietary (low or non sugar, low fat, no nuts or dairy for example) requests but it is very limited and we just cannot meet the special requirements of everyone. While we can remove/lessen salt or sugar and dairy and eggs or nuts from items on the menu, we cannot take the risk with other more serious medical conditions that would require professional expertise. We are cooks not nutritionists. Besides with a lawsuit happy society, many restaurants just won't take the risk. There was a question a few months ago by a vegan who was served a soup made with fish broth or something like that that the waiter mistakenly said was "vegetarian". The only question he could ask here was ""Could I sue them for false advertising?" And that was just by someone who had a small spoonful of soup and did not really suffer any physical harm. No thanks!!

Question: Do cafés cater for people with special dietary needs? For my yr 12 studies I am looking to find out if cafes cater for people who have special dietary needs, eg. diabetes, lactose intolerant. If you are one of these people I would appreciate it greatly if you could email me on [email protected] so that i can send you a short survey. This would really help me a lot :) thanks

Answer: Hi, there is a HUGE selection of cafes that cater for people with special dietary needs from wheat & yeast free, gluten free, dairy free, nut free etc. Most places in Melbourne will provide options on request or can adjust a dish accordingly ~ Jacque Raymond, Mr Wolf, Abla's, Bacash, Botanical, David's, Gingerboy, Grossi Florentino, The Press Club, MoVida are great Melbourne Restaurants that cater for dietary needs of all sorts! Great places to purchase food include ~ Silly Yaks, Naturally Aware, Enoteca Sileno (if you live in Melbourne contact these places ~ they might let you put a note up somewhere in the shop!) Hope this helps :) Good Luck

Question: What is the difference between animals and humans and are animals meant for dietary needs as a concern to all. Animals are created to live as much as human do.The existential living of an animal is part of our ecological safety living and not for utility use.Under no circumstances todays human should live on them as far as the law of mother nature is concerned. They first arrive on the planet earth without causing any harm to anyone before the arrival of so called human flesh eating humans came to the earth to settle with the permission of the animals.Animals are humans that are very accountable creates a feeling of new living,give all kinds of comfort guide sincere vigilance and support to humans in all ways,very inspirational in their co-existencies with society, who never causes harm to anyone,mindful in their thinking,well accepted to anyone who shows love to them.They are more interlligent than lawyers and more accurate than barristers and are sound auditionist and the best scientist that the world can ever see with all animals without exceptions,health humanitarian reasons live them alone

Answer: I would argue that plants mean us even less harm than animals. They are almost perfectly benign to us, and many have medicinal benefits. Therefore, we should eat animals before we eat plants. People get eaten by bears and moutain lions once in awhile. But seriously, animals eat each other. WE are animals. Humans have certain protein and nutrient requirements which are readily met by the consumption of meat. It's possible to be a vegetarian and lead a healthy life, but to say that we shouldn't eat meat because animals "have every possible positive quality imaginable" is just silly. "Smarter than lawyers"...have you ever met a lawyer?

Question: i have some questions about dietary needs for a german shepherd dog? can anyone advise me if ox and lambs liver is good for a dog to eat and also is there any good dog foods fresh or canned to help a german shepherd gain a little more weight, my dog is fourteen months old and appears very healthy but thin and not gaining weight, worms is not an issue.

Answer: I can help. I have worked with dogs all my life and run many Kennels. This is a common problem with Shepherds and you are certainly not alone. Weight is most eaily added by feeding smaller quanties in more fequent meals. By this I mean. Feed 3 smaller meals and this will help the digestion. It will not simply pass through but be used and stored correctly. Fresh Chicken given raw or cooked aprox 400g am 100 lunch and 400g pm with a mashed veggies and a scoopful of soaked bran is Ideal. This is however a little time consuming. I would avoid tinned meats and go for fresh ones as they contain far more goodness you can buy them in most pet stores from a freezer and simply defrost and serve. Nuti Diet is supplied in a foil type wrapper and is a mix of all these things so a better choice than tinned it you fancy this more. Wainwrights is a great company for special dry food made with natural ingredience and far better than you shop bough food. Worth a look. Whatever you choose The answer to your question is to feed 3 meals a day. Add Soaked bran or Cooked rice to increase the amount without adding too much protien (Can make them loose) Wheatabix is okay instead of bran too. No milk though. :-) Meat amount should be around 900g daily with handfuls of mashed veggies and rice/ Pasta or bran. Hope this answers your question If you need any further advice add to your question and I will edit mine. Good luck.