Unit 02 Consider nutritional needs of a variety of individuals

1 Know the nutritional needs of children and young people

• 1.1 Plan balanced meals and snacks for a day for a chosen age group
• 1.2 Explain why the meals and snacks chosen are appropriate
• 1.3 Describe factors influencing eating patterns of various different age groups
• 1.4 Identify energy requirements of various different age groups
• 1.5 Identify the consequences of a diet lacking in iron
• 1.6 Outline the importance of calcium and vitamin D for bone development
• 1.7 Identify good food sources of key nutrients for children and young people
• 1.8 Outline nutritional recommendations for children and young people

2. Know the nutritional needs of older people

• 2.1 Plan balanced meals and snacks for a day for an older person
• 2.2 Explain how the meals and snacks chosen are appropriate for the person
• 2.3 Describe factors influencing energy requirements of older people
• 2.4 Describe reasons why older people may be at risk of malnutrition
• 2.5 Outline nutritional recommendations for older people

3 Understand special dietary requirements

• 3.1 Explain why people have specific dietary requirements
• 3.2 Identify the special dietary requirements of 2 religious or ethnic groups
• 3.3 Describe different types of vegetarian diet
• 3.4 Describe precautions to take when preparing food for a person with specific dietary requirements

4. Understand barriers to healthy eating

• 4.1 Outline how public confusion over healthy eating may prevent people from choosing a balanced diet
• 4.2 Identify how costs may prevent people from choosing a balanced diet
• 4.3 Describe how accessibility may prevent people from choosing a balanced diet
• 4.4 Describe how pre-prepared and convenience foods may prevent people from choosing a balanced diet
• 4.5 Give examples of how individual lifestyle choices may prevent people from choosing a balanced diet