Growth and development
- Adolescence is a period of rapid change both physically, mentally and emotionally. While childhood sees a relatively slower rate of growth, adequate nutrition is still essential (Key word: Growth rates)
- During adolescence the ability to understand abstract ideas, establish and maintain relationships, and develop autonomy are all developing. As well as these mental and emotional changes, the rate of physical change is huge as they move from childhood to physical maturity. Appropriate amounts of essential nutrients are necessary to ensure and sustain adolescents rapid rate of growth and development.
- Macronutrients such as protein, carbohydrates and fat are essential to support these energy needs for rapid growth and development
- Micronutrients i.e. vitamins and minerals are necessary to support tissue growth and ensure appropriate development.
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- Ultranor Milk Protein Isolates and concentrates
- Ultranor HCF – Humanised Casein Fraction
- Hyprol – Hydrolysed Dairy and Plant Proteins
- Hyprol Mildly Hydrolysed Milk Proteins (Comfort proteins)
- Selpro 80 – Selectively Hydrolysed protein
- Enzyme solutions
- Fermented ingredients
- Taste systems
Food intolerances and allergies
- The last 40 years has seen a dramatic rise in allergic diseases with evidence suggesting this is associated with westernisation.
- Food allergies are not just affecting young children and infants. It is estimated that 1 in 13 children under the age of 18 years has a food allergy.
- Lactose intolerance, usually presents itself around the age of 5 years especially in Caucasian children. Some studies suggest lactose intolerance peaks between the ages of 10 and 16.
- With the growing prevalence of allergies and intolerances, hypoallergenic products which continue to meet the needs of growing children and adolescents are essential, examples include vegetable protein sources, hydrolysed proteins and enzyme solutions.
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- Hyprol – Hydrolysed Plant Proteins
- Selpro 80 – Selectively Hydrolysed protein
- Hyprol Mildly Hydrolysed Milk Proteins (Comfort proteins)
- Ultranor HCF – Humanised casein fraction
- Enzyme solutions
- Fermented ingredients
- Taste systems
Brain development
- Inadequate nutrition before birth and in childhood and adolescence can seriously interfere with brain development and lead to neurological and behavioral disorders.
- Myelination is the process by which a fatty layer, called myelin, accumulates around nerve cells. Myelination begins in infancy and continues into adulthood and is essential for healthy brain functioning.
•The brain continues to change and mature during adolescence. An adolescent’s brain reaches the weight of an adult brain by about age fourteen. (Key word: Brain Maturation)
•Nutrients of critical importance to brain development and function as well as cognitive performance include DHA and ARA i.e. Long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids as well as micronutrients such as Vitamin E, Folic acid, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B6, Choline, Iron and Zinc.
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- NLCS – Nutritional lipid cognitive system
- Enzyme solutions
- Fermented ingredients
- Taste systems
Bone health
- Childhood is a person’s peak bone producing years. Bone health in adulthood depends on bone density acquired during adolescence. Many different nutrients are required for the growth, development and maintenance of healthy bones such as Calcium, Vitamin D, Phosphorous, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, magnesium and protein.
- At birth, the skeleton has only 20-30g of calcium and approximately 150mg of calcium is deposited in the bones each day until the age of 20. If calcium intake is insufficient when bones are developing, they may never reach full strength or peak bone mass.
- Vitamin D is also essential for bone health as it increase the absorption of calcium from foods.
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- Ultranor Milk Protein Isolates and concentrates
- Hyprol – Hydrolysed Dairy Proteins
- Ultranor HCF – Humanised Casein Fraction
- Hyprol Mildly Hydrolysed Milk Proteins (Comfort proteins)
- Selpro 80 – Selectively Hydrolysed protein
- Profile GOS – GOS enriched whey powder
- Enzyme solutions
- Fermented ingredients
- Taste systems
Digestive health
- It takes about a year for an infant’s digestive system to mature. Once the digestive system has matured, it is essential to maintain a healthy digestive system throughout childhood.
- Prebiotics and probiotics may help to establish and maintain a healthy gut microflora, which in turn is beneficial for healthy digestion and support of the immune system.
- The intake of dietary fibre and wholegrain is important for children and adolescents to maintain a healthy digestive system as these have been associated with improved digestion by regulating gut function and intestinal transit.
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- Hyprol – Hydrolysed Dairy and Plant Proteins
- Hyprol Mildly Hydrolysed Milk Proteins (Comfort proteins)
- Profile GOS – GOS enriched whey powder
- Emulgold fibre – Soluble gum acacia fibre
- Harvest solutions – Stabilised wholegrain base
- Enzyme solutions
- Ultranor HCF – Humanised casein fraction
- Beatreme Yoghurt Powder/ Fermented Skimmed Milk Powder
- L. Fermentum – Probiotic of human breast milk origin
- Taste systems
- Enzyme solutions
- Fermented ingredients
Obesity prevention
- Overweight and obesity is a growing problem among children and adolescents. An overweight child has a 40-70% chance of becoming an obese adult. Therefore it is essential to manage overweight and obesity in children and adolescents as early as possible. (Key word: Increasing obesity prevalence)
- Factors contributing to excessive caloric intake include: Increased consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages, Increased snacking, Larger portion sizes, increased consumption of calorie-dense foods, More exposure to advertising that encourages food consumption and promotes unhealthy foods, Value-sizing of less nutritious foods
- The nutritional management and prevention of obesity involves providing nutrient dense foods to ensure balanced nutrition, monitoring energy balance using calorie control methods as well as a reduction in high sugar high fat foods to avoid empty calories.
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- Emulgold fibre – Soluble gum acacia fibre
- Harvest solutions – Stabilised wholegrain base
- Ultranor Milk Protein Isolates and concentrates
- Hyprol – Hydrolysed Dairy and Plant Proteins
- Taste systems
- Enzyme solutions
- Fermented ingredients
