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1. Vegetarian

   • Meat and fish contain lots of protein
     • Alternative proteins
       • Tofu
         • Made from soya beans
       • TVP (Textured Vegetable Protein)
       • Quorn
         • Made from mushroom like fungus and egg whites
       • Nuts
       • Lentils
   • Don't eat meat or fish

2. Vegan

   • Don't eat any animal products such as milk, cheese or eggs
   • Vegans source get their protein from alternative proteins

3. Lactose intolerant

   • Have to avoid most dairy products such as cows milk
   • Dairy products are important sources of calcium so lactose intolerant poeple have to get calcium from foods such as:
     • Green leafy vegatables
     • White bread
     • Salmon
   • Have to aviod any products which lactose is added into E.g Peanut butter

4. Diabetics

   • They need to avoid eating very sugary foods
   • Diabetics cant control their blood sugar levels
   • Diabetics are advised to eat plenty of starchy foods
     • As these release energy slowly to avoid having very high or very low blood sugar levels

5. Calorie- controlled

   • Fat and sugar provide a lot of calories without filling you up
   • The recommended method to lose weight is to get your energy from starchy foods instead

6. Coeliac Disease

   • Can't eat gluten which is found in wheat, rhy or barley
   • Coeliacs cant eat normal bread or pasta
   • Have to get starch and fibre from other foods such as:
     • Rice
     • Potatoes
     • Gluten free alternatives

7. Pregnant and breastfeeding women

   • They need extra protein, calcium and iron