Mariam Muzafar

531117
5th semester
Bs Home Economics
Government College University
Faisalabad
 FOOD DIET:
Diet food (or dietetic food) refers to any food or beverage whose recipe is altered to reduce fat,
carbohydrates, and/or sugar in order to make it part of a weight loss program or diet. Such foods
are usually intended to assist in weight loss or a change in body type, although bodybuilding
supplements are designed to increase weight.
 DASH Eating Plan:
The DASH eating plan requires no special
foods and instead provides daily and
weekly nutritional goals.

This plan recommends:

Eating vegetables, fruits, and whole grains

Including fat-free or low-fat dairy products,

fish, poultry, beans, nuts, and vegetable oils

Limiting foods that are high in saturated fat,

such as fatty meats, full-fat dairy products, and
tropical oils such as coconut, palm kernel, and
palm oils

Limiting sugar-sweetened beverages and

sweets
 Why Diet is Important?

A healthy diet is essential for good health and

nutrition. It protects you against many chronic no
communicable diseases, such as heart disease,
diabetes and cancer.
Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt,
sugars and saturated and industrially-produced
trans-fats, are essential for healthy diet.
 Benefits of Healthy Eating:
 May help you live longer.

 Keeps skin, teeth, and eyes healthy.

 Supports muscles.

 Boosts immunity.

 Strengthens bones.

 Lowers risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers.

 Supports healthy pregnancies and breastfeeding.

 Helps the digestive system function.

 Disadvantages of Diet
 Most diets lead to long-term weight gain. ...

 In fact, chronic dieting can slow your metabolism. ...

 Dieting can lead to increased cravings and feeling out of control around

food.

 Dieting leads to an all or nothing mentality. ...

 Enhanced feelings of guilt and shame around food.