Scenario/Summary
Students will select one life cycle.
Prenatal
First year of infant’s life
Toddler
School age
Adolescence
Adult
Lactating female
Mature adult
Deliverables
Once a life cycle has been selected, you will do the following three things.
Describe the life cycle and the age to be in that life cycle.
Describe nutritional challenges associated with that particular life cycle.
Develop a diet specifically tailored to that stage of life. (Make sure to include all of the macronutrients [percentages of carbs, fats, and protein]) Explain the rationale. Do not forget to discuss specific nutrients that may be of concern during this particular life cycle, and elaborate on the reasons behind the issues and challenges associated with various nutrients.
