Dietary needs Flashcards
If someone is intolerant to the sugar found in dairy based products, what are they?
Lactose intolerant
What alternatives can someone with lactose intolerance have to milk?
soya milk, coconut milk, almond milk, lactose free milk, oat milk
If someone is vegan, what do they chose not to eat
Any animal related product
Name 3 possible food allergies.
Nut allergy, lactose intolerant, coelliac (gluten intolerant), wheat intolerant, shell fish allergy
What religion chooses not to eat beef?
The Hindu religion - they see cows as sacred
What religions do not eat pork?
Jewish, Muslim
If you are vegetarian, what are 3 possible meat substitutes?
Quorn, Tofu, TVP
What is Quorn derived from?
A mycoprotein which comes from fungi
It is healthier and lower in saturated fat than meat
Name 3 possible reasons for special diets
Allergies or intolerance, health reasons, calorie controlled, diseases
What should a diabetic person monitor their intake of
Sugar- carbohydrates, specifically simple carbohydrates
What sugar alternatives are there for diabetics or those on calorie controlled diets?
Sweeteners - both artificial and natural ie Splenda, Truvia, Stevia
What is a Coelliac intolerant to?
Gluten - found in foods containing wheat such as pasta, bread, cakes, biscuits
What alternatives are there for a Coeliac
Gluten free flour, gluten free pasta, gluten free bread, gluten free biscuits
What is NSP?
non starch polysaccharide (dietary fibre) which is not absorbed by the body but is needed to help maintain a healthy digestive system.
Why do we need fibre in the diet?
To stimulate the digestive system, to help us feel fuller for longer, to keep the digestion system healthy, to prevent constipation
