a diet that contains the correct daily nutrients in the correct amount. it will vary according to the nutritional requirement of the individual. some factors that influence it are: age, biological sex, level of activity and body type
what does RDA stand for and what does it mean
recommended daily allowance
it is the correct dietary daily amounts of the various mineral and vitamins
typically a diet should consist of:
25% protein
30% carbohydrates (lo gi and whole grain)
30% fruits and vegetables
5% unsaturated fats/oils
vegan
a plant based diet and does not include any animal products such as meat dairy products, eggs and honey
vegetarian
plant based diet does not include any animal meat or fish but does include animal byproducts such as diary products, eggs and honey
kosher
the diet eaten by jewish people following strict dietary standards of the traditional jewish law
halal
the diet eaten by muslims follows strict islamic law
