FERNWOOD FITNESS - PULSE eMagazine - Issue#12 - Flipbook - Page 18
NOURISH
THE IMPORTANCE OF
Nutrition
for Women’s
Health
BY ISABELLA HOURIHAN, APD
Navigating the world of nutrition can
sometimes feel overwhelming, especially
when you’re juggling work, family and the
ever-changing demands of your body. Are
you a teenager just starting to learn about
healthy eating, a busy mum balancing meals
with school runs, or someone approaching
menopause and wondering how to keep
feeling strong? Well, this article is for you!
NUTRITIONAL
NEEDS ACROSS
LIFE STAGES
Adolescence and Early
Adulthood
During teenage years
and the early 20s, girls
require suf昀椀cient iron to
support growth spurts and
menstrual cycles. Calcium
intake is also critical to
maximise peak bone mass,
reducing osteoporosis risk
later in life.
Reproductive Years and
Pregnancy
Folate (vitamin B9) is
essential preconception
and during pregnancy
to decrease neural
