Healthcare professionals would be thrilled if individuals made decisions about what to eat based on a solid knowledge of what constitutes a “healthy diet.” Unfortunately, that is not typically the case. Many people do not know what constitutes a healthy diet. There are also those who do know but make less healthy choices for several reasons.
The food choices that people make are influenced by a variety of factors. Factor-categories include, but are not limited to, environmental cues, socioeconomic realities, cultural/religious beliefs, and the availability of foods in the community.
In a 3-page paper, written in APA format using proper spelling/grammar, address the following:
Explain what nutrition is and why it is important.
Explain how the restrictions could make it difficult for an individual to achieve a healthy diet.
What dietary alternatives could be incorporated to overcome the dietary restrictions?
Cite at least 3 credible references and present the resources in APA format on the References page
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Besides, culture affects the choice of food. It is because when people believe in particular values, they avoid compromising those values by rejecting some foods. An example of a religious group that restricts eating some foods is Hindus. According to Anitharaj (2018), Hindus, who respects ahimsa’s idea, are vegetarians, and therefore they do not eat meats. Based on this restriction, some Hindus may not achieve a healthy diet. It is because meats provide proteins to the body. Proteins help to build body muscles and enhance metabolism. Therefore, when these people do not eat proteins, their bodies may not achieve optimal health. To overcome this restriction, Hindus can eat eggs, nuts, and beans, which are also the source of proteins.
