Special Dietary Concerns

Vegetarian, Vegan, Food Allergies, Diabetic, Pregnancy, and Athletes

There are many reasons for special diets. A few are: Being a vegetarian, diabetes, food allergies, pregnancy, or athletics.

Many Reasons

Vegetarians do not eat meat, poultry, or fish.

Many vegetarians take steps to full vegetarianism.

Vegans do not eat or use any products that come from an animal.

Vegetarian Diets

People with diabetes have blood glucose levels that are too high.

They can eat carbohydrates, but have to be careful of the type and amounts.

Need a diet with healthy carbs, high in fiber, healthy lean proteins, and healthy fats.

Need to avoid saturated fats, trans fats, cholesterol, and too much sodium.

Need a dietary plan.

Diabetic Diets

The top allergens for foods are: Milk, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, wheat, and eggs.

Reactions can range from mild to anaphylaxis.

There is no cure. Some children with allergies before age 5 outgrow them.

Involves immune system

Food Allergies

Need a balanced diet from all food groups. Need enough vitamins and minerals Most women need around 300 extra calories

per day during pregnancy Avoid caffeine, foods that cause reactions,

and handle foods safely

Nutrition and Pregnancy

Need a balanced diet Need extra calories for fuel (some require

5000 calories per day) Performance suffers if you don’t eat enough

Athletes and Nutrition

http://www.uhs.uga.edu/nutrition/vegetarian.html http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/diabetes-diet/DA00027 http://www.marchofdimes.com/pregnancy/nutrition.html http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/food-allergy/DS00082 http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/sports/eatnrun.html

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