6. Proper nutrition is a key
element in leading a healthy
lifestyle. Most experts agree
that the formula for a fit,
healthy body is 80% nutrition,
10% exercise and 10% genetics.
No one can control the
genetics, but you can certainly
control the other 90%.
7.
8. Consumption of healthy
foods is one of the best
ways of keeping the body
fit. A healthy diet aids in
maintaining and
improving one’s health.
9. It involves adequate
intake of variety of
foods containing
adequate amounts of
vitamins and
minerals, and water.
10. Serve tasty, fresh vegetables and
fruits as snacks. Choose bright
colored foods since they are often
highest in nutrients such as vitamins
A and C.
11. Limit foods that are high in fat,
sugar, or salt, and do
not provide important nutrients.
12. • Children younger than 2
need calories and fat
to support rapid growth.
• Children over the age
of 2 can be served low
fat milk.
• By age 5, children should
get no more than 30
percent of their daily
calories from fat.
17. Foods that belong to this
group are primarily rich in
carbohydrates.
The food sources of
carbohydrates are bread,
cereals and grains such as
white bread, bagel, whole
wheat bread, rice, pasts,
oatmeal, barley, etc.
20. Foods rich in protein are
categorized as grow foods.
Sources of protein are animal
meats, poultry, vegetables, and
dairy products.
They supply essential
amino acids to the body
which are necessary in
building new proteins as
well as repairing damaged
muscles.
23. Glow foods are foods that
contain high amounts of vitamins
and minerals. Fruits and
vegetables are the primary
sources of this food group.
Cauliflower, squash,
turnip, orange,
mango, watermelon,
apple, and pineapple
are some of the best
examples of glow
foods.
24. The right percentage of
carbohydrates, proteins, and
vitamins and minerals to be
consumed daily are based on
the recommended dietary
allowance (RDA). Also, you
can refer to the food
pyramid, a nutritional
guideline, for the amount of
intake for each food group
every day.
29. 1. Maintain normal body function
This includes better learning, proper
balance and pH in the body tissues, to
stabilize and regulate body systems
like blood pressure, rebuild tissues,
and maintain proper blood sugar levels
30. 2. Maintain healthy weight
This includes proper blood pressures,
less likely to allow diseases like
Diabetes, heart malfunctions
3. Prevent disease
This includes prevention of
cancer, tissue disease,
parasitical invasions, bacteria
infections
31. 4. Pass along good start to
future generations
Healthy babies, immune system,
healthy pregnancyProvide stress relief
5.
Reduce side effects of drugs,
boost immune system, maintain
calm and coping abilities
36. Poor nutrition habits can be
a behavioral health issue,
because nutrition and diet
affect how you feel, look,
think and act.
A bad diet results in
lower core strength,
slower problem solvin
ability and muscle
response time, and le
alertness.
37. Poor nutrition creates many other negative
health effects as well.
Obesity
Obesity is defined as having a body
mass index (BMI) of 25 or more.
Being overweight puts people at
risk for developing a host of
disorders and conditions, some of
them life-threatening.
38.
39. Hypertension
Hypertension, also known as high
blood pressure, is called the silent
killer, because it frequently remains
undetected and thus untreated until
damage to the body has been done.
Eating too much junk food, fried
food, salt, sugar, dairy products,
caffeine and refined food can cause
hypertension
40. High Cholesterol and Heart Disease
Poor nutrition can lead to
high cholesterol, which is a
primary contributor to
heart disease.
High cholesterol foods
contain a large amount of
aturated fat. Examples
nclude ice cream, eggs,
cheese, butter and beef
41.
42. Diabetes
Diabetes also can be linked to poor
nutrition. Some forms of the disease
can result from consuming a sugar- and
fat-laden diet, leading to overweight.
43. Stroke
A stroke that is caused by plaque
that builds up in a blood vessel, then
breaks free as a clot that travels to
your brain and creates a blockage
can be linked to poor nutrition.
Strokes damage the brain and impair
functioning, sometimes leading to
death. Foods high in salt, fat and
cholesterol increase your risk for
44. Gout
With gout, uric acid buildup results in the
formation of crystals in your joints. The
painful swelling associated with gout can
lead to permanent joint damage.
A diet that is high in fat or cholesterol
can cause gout. Some seafood--
sardines, mussels, oysters and scallops--
as well as red meat, poultry, pork,
butter, whole milk, ice cream and
cheese can increase the amount of
uric acid in your body, causing gout.
45.
46. Cancer
several types of cancer, including
bladder, colon and breast cancers,
may be partially caused by poor
dietary habits
Limit your intake of foods that
contains refined sugars, nitrates
and hydrogenated oils, including hot
dogs, processed meats, bacon,
doughnuts and french fries.
47.
48. Decreased Mental Function,
Development and Immunity
Malnutrition lowers
immunity, making it easier to
get sick and stay sick.
Even a plus-sized person
can be malnourished if
she mostly eats nutrient-
poor foods.
49. Other signs of MALNUTRITION
Hair loss
puffy eyes
dry and
slow-healing swelling scaly skin
wounds feet and
hands achy bones
Anemia and joints
nails that are
brittle or curved Fatigue, Dizziness,
Tingling
50. Proper diet and physical activity should
be regularly practiced to lower this
risks.
51.
52. SUMMARY..
One key to getting good nutrition regularly
is to avoid excess. Balance food intake
between the major groups, and eat
appropriate amounts.
You need a balance of proteins,
carbohydrates, fats, vitamins,
minerals, fiber, and other
nutrients.
Water is essential to body functioning,
moving nutrients into cells, and handling
waste disposal.
53. By providing the proper fuel
(food) to your body, you enable it
to function at its optimum
capacity, keeping you healthy,
happy, and fit for years and
years, with benefits extending
even unto the next generation.
