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A person's lifestyle can influence their nutritional needs. This might be due to religious or practises, ethical beliefs such as vegetarianism, physical activity level (PAL), or other factors such as a desire to weight or having a large family to provide food for.
Here are some examples of how needs might change:
- A person with a physically active job, such as an athlete or gardener, will more energy throughout the day. Therefore, they will need to increase their energy for their body to keep functioning healthily. This is best done by increasing intake of complex carbohydrates such as which help with digestive health, slower energy release to keep blood sugar levels steady and increase feelings of so the person doesn't overeat.
- Meanwhile, a person trying to lose weight will need to expend more energy than they consume. This can be done by increasing their physical activity level and the energy they consume through portion control. However, it is important that their energy comes from whole foods rather than refined sugars or fats. When activity levels are increased, it is also important to eat more to help repair and development of muscle fibres.
- don't eat or use any animal products in their diet. This may be for ethical, environmental or health reasons; whatever the case, their diet will need to be adjusted to make sure their needs are met. Protein supplementation is especially important, and can be achieved through the use of alternative proteins such as or consumption of nuts, seeds and . Vegans may also need to take Vitamin B12 supplements, as most sources come from animal products.
Planning diets for a range of individuals is an important skill to develop. Always keep in mind current dietary (such as five portions of fruit or veg a day and Dietary Reference Values), and never forget the specific needs of the person you're developing recipes or diets for.