Dietary Guidelines For Americans: Chapter Summary

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans focus on eating and activity behaviors and their impact on the health of persons 2 years of age and older according to the book. These focuses on foods and beverages that help achieve and maintain a healthy weight, promote health and also prevent disease. The book states some recommendations of consuming a health-promoting diet. First, this is where a person eats adequate nutrients within calorie needs, and also they should manage their weight properly where they balance the calories they consume. Of course, a person needs some physical activities in order for them to be healthy and active in all activities. In addition, a person should be knowledgeable about the food safety guidelines, such as washing hands before and after eating, storing foods in proper refrigerator, following instructions on food labels to

Which of the nutrient contributions of this cereal are increased by the addition of milk? -Vitamin A, Thiamin and Zinc have increased 5 % more with milk. Calcium, Vitamin D, and Phosphorus have increased about 15 % more with milk. Riboflavin and Vitamin B12 have increased 10 % with milk Magnesium increased 2 % with milk.

d. Calculate the caloric requirement for a four-year-old child who weighs 42 pounds -According to the website of healthy eating, a 4-year-old children aren't growing quite as quickly, so they only need about 41 calories per pound of body weight, or about 1,200 to 2,000 calories per day.

e. What steps could be taken to increase the absorption of iron available in the cereal? -Things that step up absorption include vitamin C from the diet where the children enjoy C-rich fruits and veggies. Pairing Vitamin C with iron has been shown to improve absorption and support the body better than not pairing the two together. They can put Vitamin C rich foods in their cereal, such as lemon, strawberries, oranges.

f.. Explain why and infant’s and toddler’s protein need is greater than that of an