Proper/Healthy

Diet
 NUTRIENTS
Different types of Nutrients
• Major - Protein, carbohydrates, fats.
• Micro minerals - calcium, magnesium, phosphorus,
zinc, selenium.
• Macro minerals - potassium, calcium, phosphorus,
iodine, sodium.
• Trace minerals - copper, iron, flourine/flouride, zinc.
• Vitamins - A, C, D, E, k, B group
• Water
What is RDA of nutrients?

It represents the establishment of a nutritional norm

for planning and assessing dietary intake, and are the
levels of intake of essential nutrients considered to
be adequate to meet the known needs of partically
all healthe people.
Stands for Recommended Dietary Allowances.
RDA for major Nutrients
Carbohydrates- 65% of total diet
Proteins- 1 kg of body weight
Fats- 3-4 tsp. Oil and 1 tsp. Ghee
What happens if it is in Excess or
low?
 Excess - weight gain, diabetes, mellitus, insalin
 Deifeciency - constipation, low mental
performance, ketacidosis.
Improper Diet may result in...
Failure flourish
Poor growth
Poor development
Poor physical and mental health
Infections disease
Even death
What if our daily diet lack all the
nutrients.
---->It leads to a condition called malnutrition
(malnutrition).
---->Lack of Vitamin C might leads to poor absorption of
iron.
---->Lack of Vitamin D leads to calcium deficiency.
---->Heavy bleeding during menstrual cycle leads to
anemia.
Remedies
- Inclusion of protein supplements in our diet.
- Inclusion of high fiber supplements and food and diet
Tips for healthy Diet
• A well balanced diet including food from all
nutrients in correct form.
• Engage in regular physical exercise at least 30
minutes.
• Positive attitude.
• Keep smiling always.
Importance of Proper Diet

Our bodies need a balance diet

to ensure healthy growth and
development. Unbalanced or
improper consumption will
result to a weak body.