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Introduction to Nutrition |
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Nutrition is critical for sustenance and for your overall well being. its the means by which the parts of your body use food for nourishment and maintaining proper functioning. Without a proper diet and nutrition , your body can't grow, repair and function properly, and you'll be more susceptible to chronic illnesses or diseases, and even premature death.It is important to follow dietary guidelines and is essential to well being. The following guidelines contain seven recommendations about the foods you should eat. Think of them as one integrated package of suggestions to improve overall genral health.
Each of the seven categories must involve variety, balance, and moderation in the total diet.
- Eat a variety foods-the best way to get energy, protein , carbohydrates, vitamins , minerals, an fiber you need for good health is to eat a wide variety of nutritious foods.
- Balance the food you eat with physical activity; maintain or improve your weight-To reduce risk of heart disease and stroke, diabetes, high blood pressure.
- Choose a diet with plenty of grains products, vegetables and fruits-to get essential vitamins, minerals, complex carbohydrates, and fibers.
- Choose a diet low in fat, saturated fat and cholesterol-To prevent heart disease and certain types of cancer.
- Choose a diet moderate in sugars-To they supply calories and are limited in minerals and vitamins.
- Choose a diet moderate in salt and sodium-reduces chance of high blood pressure, if you have high blood pressure limit salt intake can help you control the condition.
- If you drink alcoholic beverages, do so in moderation-they contain few vitamins and minerals, and drinking is link with many health problems. A heavy drinker is malnourished.
Although there are general dietary guidelines that may apply to all situations, there are special health conditions that require individual nutritional recommendation. For example, diabetes is controlled by maintaining a proper blood sugar level. Eating foods high in fiber can reduce the risk of certain types of cancer. Many young children may need higher calorie foods than do adults to allow them to grow. Older people need fewer calories and may need to choose foods and beverages that do not adversely affect the medicines they take.
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