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Proper nutrition and health affects and defines the health

of all people. It helps us grow, develop, work, play, and

resist infections. Malnutrition makes people more

vulnerable to disease and premature death.

What is nutrition? Nutrition is the process of getting the

right kind of food that is needed by the organism for a

proper growth and development. While poverty is the cause

for malnutrition in the developing countries, stress of work

has led to neglecting the basic requirement for health in

the developed countries. Our daily hectic life does not

allow us to take time and think of what we should eat. We

live in a world dominated by schedules and every aspect of

our existence is subordinated to that. This has serious

impact on our health. In order to lead a healthy life you

need to correct your eating habits.

A balance diet with a mixture of nutrients is essential for

our bodies. Nutrients are the substance found in foods

that provide nourishment for the body. Proper nutrition

gives our body the necessary energy to carry out our daily

activities without taxing our bodies mentally or

physically. A balanced diet enables us to have a shapely

body with the appropriate amount of body fat and muscle.

Nutritional disorders occur when we don't ingest the

correct amount of nutrients.

Nutrients are divided into two groups: macronutrients and

micronutrients. The first groups include proteins, fats,

some minerals, water and carbohydrates and they are needed

on a daily basis and in large quantities. Micronutrients are

also required daily but in small quantities. They consist of

vitamins and some minerals that allow the body to use

macronutrients. There are some guidelines for a healthy diet

but it is important to know that nutritional requirements

depend on many factors such as age, weight, sex, height and

physical activities.

Choosing foods that contain a low percentage of saturated

fat is recommended for eating healthy. Foods low in

saturated fats help the body decrease the cholesterol level.

A gradual decrease in saturated fats is recommended. Also,

incorporating fruits and vegetables into your diet helps

build up the fiber level.

Remove most breads, cereal, rice and pasta and replace them

with fruits and vegetables. You should add cheese, milk,

yogurt, meat, poultry, beans, eggs and nuts in small

quantities. Fats, oils and sweets should be kept to a

minimum. If you follow a healthy balanced diet, you can

live a more productive and healthy life.

About the author

Mangi Sano is the proprietor of http://www.kvitamins.com which is a premier resource for Vitamins information. For questions or comments, go to: http://www.kvitamins.com

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