Dietary Needs

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  • Created on: 25-03-17 22:06
Diabetes
Diabetics need a healthy diet and have to control sugar intake. Diabetes develops when the body cannot use glucose properly. People with diabetes need to maintain a healthy weight and eat a diet that conforms to healthy eating guidelines.
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Coeliac Disease
This is an intolerance to the protein gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, and rye. Foods such as bread, biscuits, cakes, and pasta must be avoided. Gluten-free products are available.
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Calorie Controlled
The general guidelines for people on a calorie controlled diet are to eat more starchy foods and cut down on fat and high sugar foods.
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Nut Allergies
An increasing number of people suffer from an allergy to nuts. Many food products have a statement or an allergy advice box on the label saying they contain nuts. It is not compulsory for food labels to give this type of statement.
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Lactose Intolerance
People with lactose intolerance cannot digest the milk sugar, lactose. Cow's milk must be avoided but cheese, yoghurt, and soya milk can be eaten.
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Vegetarians
Vegetarians do not eat meat or fish. They obtain protein from dairy products, nuts, and pulses (beans, lentils, and peas). They need to ensure they eat a balanced diet including essential vitamins and minerals.
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This is an intolerance to the protein gluten, which is found in wheat, barley, and rye. Foods such as bread, biscuits, cakes, and pasta must be avoided. Gluten-free products are available.

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Coeliac Disease

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The general guidelines for people on a calorie controlled diet are to eat more starchy foods and cut down on fat and high sugar foods.

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An increasing number of people suffer from an allergy to nuts. Many food products have a statement or an allergy advice box on the label saying they contain nuts. It is not compulsory for food labels to give this type of statement.

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People with lactose intolerance cannot digest the milk sugar, lactose. Cow's milk must be avoided but cheese, yoghurt, and soya milk can be eaten.

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