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NUTRITION &

LIFE STAGES

WINCREST ACADEMY

Learn what to eat and why at every age

GRADE 9

TEACHER SARINA GWAN

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN TODAY

How nutrition needs change at each life stage:

THE EARLY YEARS

THE GROWING YEARS

THE TEENAGE YEARS

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THIS OR THAT?

MILK

OR

JUICE

ENERGY BAR

OR

SANDWICH

FRUIT

OR

CHOCOLATE

Does your choice meet your current life stage needs?

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THIS OR THAT?

MILK

OR

JUICE

ENERGY BAR

OR

SANDWICH

FRUIT

OR

CHOCOLATE

Does your choice meet your current life stage needs?

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THE EARLY YEARS

    • Babies start with milk, then slowly try solid foods from around 6 months.
    • Once ready, they can eat mashed or blended food.
    • They can also try soft finger foods, like cooked carrot or brocolli, they can “chew” with their gums.

0-2 YRS

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Protein to help build bones and tissues

Foods with

vitamins A and C

MEAT

FISH

BEANS

EGGS

FRUITS

VEGETABLES

THE EARLY YEARS

As they become more active, babies need:

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    • Kids now have full teeth and eat a range of foods.
    • They need carbohydrates for energy, nutrient-rich meals, and plenty of water.

THE GROWING YEARS

3-12 YEARS

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Calcium to build strong, healthy bones

Fiber to support digestion

MILK

BROWN BREAD

YOGURT

CEREAL

CHEESE

VEGETABLES

THE GROWING YEARS

As they become more active, kids need:

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    • Teenagers need a balanced diet to fuel their changing bodies.
    • Their meals should include all five food groups and enough water.
    • Healthy habits now can last a lifetime.

THE TEENAGE YEARS

13-19 YEARS

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Potassium for heart health and blood pressure

Magnesium to support bones, muscles, and nerves

SPINACH

SWEET POTATOES

NUTS

AVOCADOS

THE TEENAGE YEARS

As their bodies grow and change quickly, teens need:

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SKY (AGE 10)

JODY (AGE 16)

Sky is in grade school and plays soccer after school.

Jody is a swimmer who trains most mornings before class.

Choose one guest. Based on their life stage, build a healthy plate that meets their nutrition needs.

KAI (AGE 1)

Kai is learning to walk and loves soft, squishy foods.

THE TEENAGE YEARS

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Think about your stage of life. Create a plate

that fuels your body and fits your needs.

WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE?

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“At all stages of our growth, we need food that’s rich in nutrients and energy.”

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