What are the Specific Nutritional Needs for Different Patient Groups?
Different patient groups have unique nutritional needs: - Infants and children: Require higher amounts of proteins, vitamins, and minerals for growth and development. - Pregnant and lactating women: Need increased calories, folic acid, iron, and calcium. - Elderly: May need more calcium and vitamin D to maintain bone health and prevent osteoporosis. - Post-surgical patients: Require higher protein intake for tissue repair and recovery.
