Gender & Diet

Differing dietary requirements for men and women

Men and women have different dietary requirements; not only this, but they are predisposed to different illnesses: males are more prone to cardiovascular disorders, diabetes, alcoholism, duodenal ulcers and lung cancer, whilst women display significantly higher rates of eating and depressive disorders and connective tissue disease.

It has been proposed that a reduction in physical exertion and inappropriate eating and drinking of modern living does not suit a male’s innate skills of physical strength and spatial skills; consequently leading to specific disease predispositions listed in the above paragraph.

Research has shown that men are less likely to seek medical intervention and screening, and are often threatened to make life-style changes in fear of being labeled effeminate. By making small changes to the diet, a profound change can occur in a man’s weight and reduction to disease onset.

By visiting Bartholomew Clinic your diet and life-style and health needs can be analysed and adjustments can be personalised to suit you.