In our society, we have been taught in school, by the ads we see on TV, new studies, new products, and more all about the importance of Women’s health and women getting the right nutrition. We have seen commercials about bone loss, breast health, heart health, muscle loss, and much more. So, if we have seen and heard about all this, then it is important to know more about women and nutrition and ways to stay and be healthy.

According to WebMD “Women’s Nutrition Needs Special Attention” Women need fewer calories than men because men are usually larger with lean weight and will burn more calories. Women tend to need fewer calories because they are usually smaller and have higher fat percentages than men. Due to Women needing fewer calories, this makes the need for more nutritional foods greater. Women in general need about 1, 200 calories a day and men need a few hundred more, but this also depends on how active women are. If women are more physically active, they may need more calories.

Women also need to be cautious about their iron intake because women can have a risk of iron deficiency due to blood loss during menstruation. They need way more iron than men and it is sometimes hard for women to achieve this, because they need fewer calories.

It is also very important for women to have plenty of calcium to help prevent good bone health and to help prevent diseases such as osteoporosis and for good health during pregnancy and after menopause. Women should also have Vitamin D to help with bone growth, according to the HealthGuide.org, “Nutrition for Women”.

Women who are pregnant may need to consult a doctor about special needs, but they generally need more calories and to avoid foods like caffeine and cut down on salty and sugary foods.

Women go through many changes in their lifetime and it is very important to get the proper nutrition and exercise for all of these changes to stay healthy and live long and enjoyable lives.