NUTRITION: ENJOY A HEALTHY LIFE
Nutrition
is essential for maintaining a healthy body and enjoying a healthy life. The
food we eat provides our body with the necessary nutrients, vitamins, and
minerals that help us grow, repair, and function properly.
A well-balanced diet with a variety of whole
foods, such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy
fats provide the body with the essential nutrients it needs to function
properly. Eating a balanced diet can help to prevent chronic diseases such as
heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and some types of cancer.
WHY
BALANCED AND HEALTHY DIET IS ESSENTIAL?
A
well balanced and healthy diet is
essential to :
Ø To
achieve optimal growth and development of the body.
Ø To
reflect full expression of one ‘s genetic potential.
Ø To maintain structural integrity and functional
efficacy of body tissues.
Ø To
have sound mental health.
Ø To
have a good ability to withstand with the process of ageing with minimal
disability.
Ø To enjoy an active and productive life.
A Balance Diet Plan :
A planned diet, also known as a healthy eating plan, is a well-structured meal plan that focuses on consuming nutritious foods that provide essential nutrients and energy for the body. The goal of a planned diet is to achieve and maintain good health, prevent chronic diseases, and manage weight. A planned diet should be personalized to meet individual needs and preferences, such as age, gender, body weight, physical activity level, and medical condition.
What should be a healthy eating plan?
Healthy meal planning is an important aspect for any
person who is concerned about his health to maintain a variety in the diet. Choice
of food is greatly influenced by a person’s social and economic life, cultural
background ,religious beliefs , geographical location and availability of
specific food commodity.
Here are some guidelines that may be followed for a healthy meal planning.
· Select food from all food groups.
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