Nutrition Throughout Life A Healthy Start in Infancy – Diet is fairly simple – Diet is high in fat to provide energy and to allow their rapid growth and development Continuing Good Nutrition in Childhood – From 2 years of age onward, children can generally meet their nutrient needs by following the recommendations of the food guide pyramid but choosing smaller portions Teens Need to Eat Right to Grow – Eat meals on the run or skip meals all together because of busy schedules – Too little milk and too many sodas resulting in diets low in important nutrients – As growth and development speeds up, your body needs more energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals