Need States Early Adulthood

General wellness

Wellness is an active process of becoming aware of and making choices toward a healthy and fulfilling life. It is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease. Maintaining an optimal level of wellness is crucial to live a high quality of life.
Nutrition impacts wellness greatly and general wellness can only be achieved by meeting an individual’s macro and micro nutrient requirements. Nutrient density must also be considered to ensure balanced nutrition and avoid over or under nutrition
There has been a steady increase in consumer demand for healthier food and beverages with people gaining more access to nutrition information and consequently becoming more aware of their nutritional requirements.

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Weight management

Obesity is the most common nutritional disorder in the world. Worldwide obesity has nearly doubled since 1980. More than 40 million children under the age of five were overweight or obese in 2012 and 35% of adults were overweight or obese in 2008 (Key word: Increasing obesity prevalence)
Obesity is preventable by making healthier food choices and getting regular physical activity. Nutrition interventions to address the metabolic dysregulations are of increasing relevance.
Nutritional considerations for management of obesity include: Portion and calorie control to support energy balance, protein and fibre intake for appetite regulation and satiety purposes, nutrient density to provide balanced nutrition, lower sugar and fat intake to avoid empty calories and support energy balance.

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Performance Nutrition

Optimal nutrition provides the best platform for physical performance, from fuelling to recovery and muscle building to body composition. A well balanced diet, with appropriate amounts of macro and micro nutrients will ensure the body performs at its best (Key word: Nutrition supports performance)
Protein is essential for growth and repair of the body, muscle building and maintenance of good health. Supplemental protein in various forms is a practical way of ensuring adequate and quality protein intake for athletes and physically active individuals.
Whatever exercise is performed, some carbohydrate will always be used for muscle energy, the longer or harder the exercise the greater the demands for carbohydrate.
Vitamins and minerals are essential to support energy release and maintain electrolyte balance.

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Pregnancy and lactation

Pregnancy

Nutrient recommendations are set for this because of the many unique changes in physiology and nutrition needs that occur during pregnancy. (Key word: Unique Nutritional requirements)
Nutrient recommendations are set for this because of the many unique changes in physiology and nutrition needs that occur during lactation. (Key word: Unique Nutritional requirements)

The quality and quantity of nourishment of fetus and infant determines health in adulthood
Developing fetus depend solely on the transfer of substrates from the mother, there is simply no other means to acquire nutrition in utero (Key word: Transfer of Nutrients)
Adequate macronutrient and micronutrient intake is required to support the increased nutritional needs of the mother and the needs of the infant.
There is also a specific need for nutrients such as LCPUFA (DHA, ARA), Vitamin E, Folic Acid, Vitamin B12, vitamin B6, Choline, Iron, Zinc to support infant brain development
Breastmilk is best for babies, however a nursing mothers diet can have a profound effect on her baby. There is increasing evidence to suggest that the quality and quantity of early life nutrition can affect health in adulthood.
Adequate macronutrient and micronutrient intake is required to support the increased nutritional needs of the mother and the infant. Calorie and protein needs continue to be high during lactation, as they were in pregnancy.
Infants who are exclusively breastfed depend solely on the transfer of substrates from the mother. (Key word: Transfer of Nutrients)
The daily requirements for many vitamins and minerals remains increased during lactation and nutrients of particular importance are fat, namely LCPUFA’s, calcium, vitamin D, folic acid, Vitamin B12, B6, C, Iron and zinc.

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Science for healthier food