Dietary Religious Beliefs – GCSE Food Preparation and Nutrition AQA Revision

Dietary religious beliefs are vital when considering individual nutrition and energy needs.
Different faiths have unique rules for food consumption, preparation, and restrictions.
Muslims follow halal guidelines, prohibiting pork and requiring specific animal slaughtering methods.
Jews observe kosher dietary laws, which forbid mixing meat and dairy and have particular guidelines for animal slaughter.
Hindus largely follow a vegetarian diet due to their belief in nonviolence and respect for all life.
Buddhists may also be vegetarian or have varying dietary restrictions based on beliefs and religious sect.
On Fridays during Lent, Catholics may abstain from meat.
It’s crucial to be sensitive to these religious beliefs while planning meals as they impact energy and nutrition requirements.