HEALTHY LIVING , VITAMINS & SUPPLEMENTS SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 NUTRITIONAL NEEDS FOR MEN AND WOMEN: IS THERE A DIFFERENCE? When it comes to DNA, men and women are about 99% identical. The daily balance of protein, carbs and good-for-you fats our bodies need is pretty gender-neutral. And the amount of calories we require each day largely depends on our body size and activity level. But there are times when men and women have different nutritional needs. Understanding these differences will go a long way toward helping people get the vitamins and minerals their bodies need, both from food and nutritional supplements. To help us explore this, we turned to our expert team of research scientists and clinical investigators for Nutrilite™. When it comes to selecting the right supplements for our gender and stage of life, don’t assume a blanket approach will work for you. Here’s what to consider. Women need more calcium, vitamin K and iron Women have to make sure they are getting ...