Hormone Therapy & Nutrient Needs: Dietitian’s Guide

Here’s ‍a breakdown of the nutritional advice from⁤ the text, categorized by nutrient and food sources:

Key Deficiencies Highlighted:

* Selenium: Many ‍adults (20-59) have low intake.
* Iron: ⁤ 25% of adults fall short.
* Vitamin B12: 11% of women (19-64) ⁤have low serum levels.
* Folate: Intake has declined.
* Vitamin B6: Can be affected⁢ by HRT use.

Nutrient & Food Source recommendations:

* Folate:

* ‍ Leafy greens
⁢ * Pulses (beans, lentils, peas)
⁢ * Fortified cereals
* Vitamin B12:

* Dairy
⁣ * Fortified plant milks
* Vitamin B6:

⁣ * Eggs
* Oats
* Salmon
* Bananas
* ⁢ Vitamin ⁤C:

*⁣ Citrus fruits
* Peppers
* Zinc:

* Beans
* ⁢ Nuts
*⁢ Seeds
* Lean meat
* Calcium & Vitamin D:

* Dairy (two servings)
⁢* Vitamin D supplement (especially in winter)
* Fibre & Healthy Fats:

* Whole grains
⁣ * Olive oil
* Nuts
⁢ * Oily fish
* General Micronutrient Support:

* Pulses
* ⁤ Eggs
⁣ * Leafy greens
‍ * Fortified cereals
* Overall Diet:

* Three balanced meals a day (protein, ‍carbs, fibre)
* Nutrient-rich snacks (fruit, whole grains, dairy)

Significant Note for HRT Users: Pay attention to folate, vitamin B12, and vitamin B6 intake, as HRT may ⁢deplete these nutrients.