Nutrition life cycle

Homework Assignment

1. What is pre-eclampsia? What are some of the risk factors associated with developing pre-eclampsia during pregnancy, and what treatment options are available?

2. Why is folate supplementation and intake so important during pregnancy?

3. How does the digestive system change as we approach middle and old age? What does this mean for potential nutrition imbalances?

4. Why do you believe adolescents require more energy than adults or infants?

5. What are the seven most common food allergens? What is the difference between food allergies and food intolerances? Give an example of each.

6. Who is most at risk for food asphyxiation?