we know that food we eat affects our whole life. What does " balanced diet" mean?
The food includes: carbohydrates(glucose, rice, sugar...),protein(meat), fat, vitamins, mineral salts,fiber.
carbohydrates: these provide a source of energy. It gives you energy and you feel less hungry.
Proteins: these provide a source of materials for growth and repair
Fats: these provide a source of energy and contain fat soluble vitamin( vitamin A,D,E,K)
Vitamins: these are required in very small quantities to keep you healthy
vitamin A( carrot,tomato, pear...) :good for your eyes
vitamin B(cereals, beef,liver...): good for your nerves and take part at chemical reaction in body.
vitamin C( lemon, orange, .....): needed for your body to repair itself.
vitamin D: can be make in your skin, needed for absorption of Calcium
so on.........
Mineral Salts: these are required for healthy teeth, for hormone
for example:
Iron: required to make haemoglobine
Calcium: required for healthy teeth,bones and muscles...
Sodium: all cells need this, especially nerve cells.
Iodine: used to make a hormone called thyroxin.
Fiber( cellulose): this is required to help your intestines function correctly
A Balanced Diet: we must have the above items in the correct proportion.
so they must have a balanced ratio: carbohydrates: 40%
Proteins :30%
Fats :30%
This will help you stay fit and healthy, but don't forget about exercise either! We all need exercise.
Follow these guidelines and enjoy the food you eat -THAT IS THE KEY TO A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE.
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