NUTRITION & LIFE STAGES - Grade 9 - Learn what to eat and why at every age

Sep 8, 2026

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Nutrition & Life Stages for Grade 9 explains how dietary needs shift across key life periods: the early years, the growing years, and the teenage years. Content outlines what children and teens require for growth, energy, digestion, and long-term health, highlighting nutrient-rich food choices and adequate hydration. Interactive “this or that” prompts help match everyday snack and drink selections to current life-stage needs, then reinforce the idea of building a healthy plate that fits individual requirements.

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What You'll Learn Today

The Early Years

The Growing Years

The Teenage Years

This or That? (Food Choices by Life Stage)

What’s on Your Plate?

Key Takeaway

NUTRITION & LIFE STAGES WINCREST ACADEMY Learn what to eat and why at every age GRADE 9 TEACHER SARINA GWAN WHAT YOU’LL LEARN TODAY How nutrition needs change at each life stage: THE EARLY YEARS THE GROWING YEARS THE TEENAGE YEARS THIS OR THAT? MILK OR JUICE ENERGY BAR OR SANDWICH FRUIT OR CHOCOLATE Does your choice meet your current life stage needs? THIS OR THAT? MILK OR JUICE ENERGY BAR OR SANDWICH FRUIT OR CHOCOLATE Does your choice meet your current life stage needs? THE EARLY YEARS Babies start with milk, then slowly try solid foods from around 6 months. Once ready, they can eat mashed or blended food. They can also try soft finger foods, like cooked carrot or brocolli, they can “chew” with their gums. 0-2 YRS Protein to help build bones and tissues Foods with vitamins A and C MEAT FISH BEANS EGGS FRUITS VEGETABLES THE EARLY YEARS As they become more active, babies need: Kids now have full teeth and eat a range of foods. They need carbohydrates for energy, nutrient-rich meals, and plenty of water. THE GROWING YEARS 3-12 YEARS Calcium to build strong, healthy bones Fiber to support digestion MILK BROWN BREAD YOGURT CEREAL CHEESE VEGETABLES THE GROWING YEARS As they become more active, kids need: Teenagers need a balanced diet to fuel their changing bodies. Their meals should include all five food groups and enough water. Healthy habits now can last a lifetime. THE TEENAGE YEARS 13-19 YEARS Potassium for heart health and blood pressure Magnesium to support bones, muscles, and nerves SPINACH SWEET POTATOES NUTS AVOCADOS THE TEENAGE YEARS As their bodies grow and change quickly, teens need: SKY (AGE 10) JODY (AGE 16) Sky is in grade school and plays soccer after school. Jody is a swimmer who trains most mornings before class. Choose one guest. Based on their life stage, build a healthy plate that meets their nutrition needs. KAI (AGE 1) Kai is learning to walk and loves soft, squishy foods. THE TEENAGE YEARS Think about your stage of life. Create a plate that fuels your body and fits your needs. WHAT’S ON YOUR PLATE? “At all stages of our growth, we need food that’s rich in nutrients and energy.” KEY TAKEAWAY Fonts Design Elements / Icons Colors This presentation template uses the following free fonts: You can find these fonts online too. Barlow Condensed Work Sans TITLES: BODY TEXT: #FFFFFF #9CE7D1 #57CBAD #01A880 #00664E Use these in your presentation. Delete or hide this page before presenting. Resource Page This presentation template is free for everyone to use, thanks to the following: for this presentation template for the photos, graphics, and elements Happy designing! Credits Pexels, Pixabay, & Sketchify

FAQs

How do babies’ food needs change in the early years?

Babies start with milk, then gradually introduce solid foods from around 6 months. They can eat mashed or blended foods and try soft finger foods, like cooked carrot or broccoli.

What nutrients are emphasized during the growing years (3–12 years)?

The presentation highlights calcium for strong bones and fiber to support digestion, alongside nutrient-rich meals and plenty of water. It also references common food choices such as milk, brown bread, yogurt, cereal, cheese, and vegetables.

What should teenagers focus on for a balanced diet?

Teenagers need a balanced diet that fuels their rapidly changing bodies. Meals should include all five food groups and enough water, supported by nutrients linked to heart health, bones, muscles, and nerves.

Sep 8, 2026

Upload by Levi