The importance of balanced diet

A balanced diet consists of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, fibre and water taken in the right amount to meet the daily requirements of the body

A balanced diet : Provides energy Provides building materials Enables repair of damage tissues Maintaining body functions Helps to fight diseases

Factors that determine a balanced diet: Age Sex Body size Physical activity Occupation State of health climate

The energy that is stored in food is referred to as calorific value or energy value of food. The calorific value is define as the amount of energy released from 1 gram of a particular type of food

The calorific value of food is measured in calories (cal) or joules (J)

The habits of healthy eating

The habits of healthy eating

The habits of healthy eating

We must eat balanced diet For good health

Eating too much sweet food

diabetes Tooth decay obesity

Eating too much food with fats and oils

obesity Heart disease

Eating too much food with salt

Kidney damage Hypertension Heart disease and strokes

Lack of nutrient protein

Kwashiokor in children

Lack of nutrient roughage

constipation

Lack of nutrient vitamins

Lower immunity to diseases