Create a list of nutritional tips for adults who are caring for their elderly parents after watching the following video:
Nutrition for Senior Citizens
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Apply It
Visit http://www.health.gov/paguidelines/g...s/default.aspx to study the 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans. Then create a chart that suggests physical activities for teens, young adults, and middle-aged adults, and includes the amount of physical activity recommended for each group per week.
How do the physical changes that a preteen experiences during puberty relate to changing nutrient needs? Hold a small group discussion to talk about puberty and nutrition.
Write a short speech that you would give to a group of school children between ages nine and thirteen. Explain to them how their sugar intake impacts their bodies and overall well-being.
Consider the changing needs of an older adolescent, along with a teen’s access to food and desire to make dietary choices. Then create a three-day meal plan for a teenage boy or girl.
After watching the video, hold a small group discussion to discuss the influence of environment, economics, culture, and lifestyle on dietary choices.