Moreover, there are various reason for people choosing their diet.
Factors that might influence one's choice of diet may include;
- Culture
- Physical Activity
- Medical Conditions
- Taste Preference
- Seasons
- Accessibility
- Budget
- Availability
- Lifestyle e.t.c
However, a category I deem fit necessary to be pointed out and taken note of is AGE.
AGE bracket also determines the type of food to be taken and should be prioritized except there are challenges such as health, finances, availability and so on involved, or if there's a different recommendation from your Doctor.
Below is a table for different age group;
Infants (0-12 Months):
-Breast milk/formula
-Pureed fruits and vegetables
-Rice cereal
-Soft mashed fruits, vegetables, and proteins
Toddlers (1-3 Years):
-Finger foods such as soft fruits and vegetables, crackers, cheese, yogurt, shredded chicken
-Cooked grains such as oatmeal and quinoa
-Soft-boiled eggs
-Soft cooked meats like chicken and fish
Preschoolers (4-5 Years):
-Fruits and vegetables
-Whole grains such as bread and pasta
-Lean proteins such as poultry, fish, legumes, eggs
-Low-fat dairy products
-Healthy fats from nuts and seeds
School-aged Children (6-12 Years):
-Fruits and vegetables
-Whole grain carbohydrates and lean proteins
-Low fat dairy
-Healthy fats such as nuts and seeds
-Fiber-rich foods
Teenagers (13-18 Years):
-Fruits and vegetables
-Lean proteins such as poultry, fish, beans, and eggs
-Whole grains
-Low-fat dairy products
-Healthy fats from nuts and seeds
-Fiber-rich foods
Adults (19+ Years):
-Fruits and vegetables
-Whole grain carbohydrates
-Lean proteins such as poultry, fish, legumes, eggs
-Low-fat dairy products
-Healthy fats from nuts and seeds
-Fiber-rich foods
High Activity Levels:
-Complex carbohydrates such as whole grains
-Lean proteins such as poultry, fish, legumes, and eggs
-Fruits and vegetables
-Low-fat dairy products
-Healthy fats from nuts and seeds
-Fiber-rich foods
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