Chapter 9 Section 3 Nutrition for Individual Needs How would you give advice to this woman? I’ve recently become a vegetarian, and it has my parents worried. They think I’m not getting enough nutrients, and they keep telling me that I have to eat meat to be healthy. How can I explain to them that a vegetarian diet can be healthy?

Diets for Diabetics Diabetes is a disease with dietary requirements that can help people manage their condition. Eat balanced meals and snacks on a regular basis. Monitor your carbohydrate intake. Control your weight.

Vegetarian Diets Vegetarian- a person who does not eat meat. Vegan- eat no food from any animal source. Because vegetarians exclude certain foods, they need to plan food choices carefully to avoid potential health risks.

Benefits and Risks of a Vegetarian Diet Tend to have a lower BMI Lower risk of heart disease, lower blood pressure, and lower risk of type 2 diabetes. Risks Inadequate intake of vitamin B12, which is found in animal products, can lead to nerve damage. Lack of calcium, which can lead to bone loss Protein deficiency, which can result in hair and muscle loss.

Food Sensitivities Food Allergies A food allergy is a response by your immune system to the proteins in certain foods. An allergic reaction is quick and intense. In some cases, the tongue swells, breathing becomes difficult, and blood pressure drops. Food Intolerance More common than food allergies A food intolerance is an inability to digest a particular food. Symptoms are slower to appear and harder to recognize than an allergy.

Healthy Diets for Athletes Athletes needs a well-balanced diet with recommended amounts of carbs, fats, and proteins. Need more calories Should drink plenty of fluids Carbohydrate loading is the practice of greatly increasing carb intake and decreasing exercise on the immediate days before competition