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

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

3.  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.

4.  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.

5.  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

6.  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

7.  Need a balanced diet  Need extra calories for fuel (some require 5000 calories per day)  Performance suffers if you don’t eat enough

8.  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