This lecture is intended for basic understanding of nutrients, their sources and inclusion in menu planning of a day for a balanced diet. The contents are borrowed from internet.

1. My Daily Diet menu planning
Pratiksha Shrestha
2019-2-23

2. Food Guide Pyramid
USDA 2018

3. IrishFoodGuidePyramid

4. FoodGuidePyramidNepal

10. 1. Nitrates: Processed meat products contains nitrates and nitrites to preserve
red color of meats and prevent microbial growth. However studies shows that
increased occurrences of cancer in those who consume processed meat.
2. Fat: Most processed food contains a lot of fat. This is generally saturated fat,
which can increase LDL cholesterol.
3. Sugar: Processed foods are also generally high in sugars, which can make
them very high in calories.
4. Salt: Salt (or sodium) is used as a preservative in foods and can increase blood
pressure and cause bloating.
5. Vitamins: Processed foods are not known for their healthfulness and many are
bereft of vitamins.
Benefits of Avoiding fast / junk food