Title: UNIT 5: NUTRIENT NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE LIFESPAN
Course: Human Nutrition and Dietetics

In this unit, you will be introduced to the changing nutritional needs throughout the major stages of human lifespan.

Some of the topics covered are:

- Factors that influence nutrient needs.
- Nutrient requirements for specific age groups: 0-6 months, 6 months to 1 year, 1-5 year, 6-12 years, teenagers, adults(18years+), and the elderly.

At the end of this topic, you will be able to:

1.            Describe specific nutrient needs throughout the life span.

2.            Design dietary plans for a specific age group.