BALANCE DIET

Balanced Diet :- A complete food, a diet contains adequate amounts of all the necessary Nutrients required for proper growth & maintenance of body. 

Nutrients :- The energy food in our diet consists of various types of essential chemicals for our body termed as nutrients :- e.g. Protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins & minerals.

Nutrition :- It is the process of obtaining & consuming food or breaking down food & substances taken in by the mouth to use for energy in the body. 

Carbohydrates

Carbohydrates: Carbohydrates play important roles within our body. They are the primary energy source that our brain and muscles use. Approximately 55-60% of our calories should come from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates are energy foods and provide 4 calories per gram

Protein: 

Protein is used by our body helps us develop and grow properly. Protein makes up our muscles, organs, skin and hair. Protein is used for building, maintaining and repairing body cells and organs. They also make hormones and enzymes which regulate body functions. Antibodies are also made and other important components of the immune system.

Fats:

 Approximately no more than 35% of our daily calories should come from fat. Fats are a great source of energy: 1g of fat provides 9 calories. Fat protects the internal organs, however, too much fat can be damaging. Fat is also a great insulator and fat stored just below the skin acts to insulate the body from the cold

Minerals 

Minerals are elemental substances and are found in the soil. They are absorbed by plants, which we eat or are eaten by animals – which we then eat. Therefore we can get minerals from both animal and vegetable sources. Minerals have many different roles, including structural roles, such as calcium in bones and teeth or regulator roles such as sodium and potassium in fluid balance and muscle contractions. 

Vitamins

Vitamins are complex organic substances found in our food which support almost every system in the body, including the immune system, the brain and the nervous system. Many of them help convert food into energy and help the body to use carbohydrate, fat and protein. They are also involved in regulating growth, making red blood cells and protecting the body from harmful free radicals. Only very small amounts of vitamins and minerals are needed to enable the body to work properly and prevent illness.

Fiber

Fiber can be found in plants such as fruits, vegetables and grains. Fabre is made up of two main types: soluble fiber and insoluble fiber, both kinds are needed for good health. Soluble fiber is usually found in plant cells. It assists with digestion which allows the stomach to adopt a slower emptying time. This means the nutrients are absorbed gradually which allows for a steady release of energy.

Water

Our body is made up of around 65% water, it assists with absorption, digestion, excretion and aids circulation of nutrients around our body. Water is also essential for regulating our bodies temperature and distributing heat. Water also lubricates our bodies moving joints and our eyes. On average most healthy adults should drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of liquid every

Water is mainly lost from the body by urine, breathing and sweating, we lose around 1.5 liters a day. Dehydration can occur when fluids are not replaced. If we lose even just 1-2% can result in dehydration symptoms such as thirst occurs and dry mouth will start to appear. 3-4% vague discomfort and loss of appetite appears, difficulty concentrating, headache and sleepiness are observed at 5%.

BALANCE DIET