IMPORTANCE OF A HEALTHY DIET

NAME : SOUMYASHREE SAHOOBRANCH : ECESECTION : CREGD NO. : 1541016005

GENERAL PURPOSE: TO INFORM

SPECIFIC PURPOSE: TO INFORM MY AUDIENCE ABOUT THE NECESSITY OF MAINTAINING A PROPER DIET AND MENTION THE EFFECTS OF PROPER NUTRITION ON BOTH PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH.

CENTRAL IDEA: A HEALTHY DIET IS ONE THAT HELPS TO MAINTAIN OR IMPROVE OVERALL HEALTH. A HEALTHY DIET PROVIDES THE BODY WITH ALL ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS: CARBOHYDRATES, FATS, PROTEINS, VITAMINS AND MINERALS. A HEALTHY DIET SUPPORTS ENERGY NEEDS AND PROVIDES HUMAN NUTRITION WITHOUT EXPOSURE TO TOXICITY OR WEIGHT GAINS FROM CONSUMING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS.

INTRODUCTION

Eating is considered as one of the most important parts of our everyday living. The foods we eat are the single source of energy and nutrition.

There are a variety of reasons why a healthy diet is important, including disease prevention, maintenance of a healthy weight and quality of life.

• To stay healthy and strong, it is very important to have adequate food. • Not only is the amount of food we eat, but also its quality, as both

influence the proper maintenance of our health. • Therefore it is necessary to know about the nutrients present in the food

we eat , so that we can choose a healthy dish or menu .

WHAT ARE EATING HABITS?

• Can be defined as the habits acquired during life that influence our food.

• Eating a balanced, varied and sufficient diet accompanied by physical exercise is perfect to be healthy.

• A varied diet should include foods from all food groups in sufficient quantities to meet our energy and nutrient needs.

• A healthy diet provides the body with essential nutrition: fluid, adequate essential amino acids from protein , essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and adequate calories .• The requirements for a healthy diet can be met from a

variety of plant-based and animal-based foods. A healthy diet supports energy needs and provides for human nutrition without exposure to toxicity or excessive weight gain from consuming excessive amounts. Where lack of calories is not an issue, a properly balanced diet (in addition to exercise) is also thought to be important for lowering health risks.

FOOD PYRAMID

A food pyramid or diet pyramid is a pyramid-shaped diagram representing the optimal number of servings to be eaten each day from each of the basic food groups .

The Healthy Eating Pyramid is a simple visual guide to the types and proportion of foods that we should eat everyday for good health. 

MEDITERRANEAN DIET

The Mediterranean Diet is based on the consumption of olive oil, bread, fruits, nuts, vegetables, legumes, fish, eggs, cheese, yogurt, and rice.

This diet is associated with an active lifestyle and healthy life .

WHY IS WATER IMPORTANT IN A BALANCED DIET • Water is the main component of the human body,

accounting for between 50-70% of body weight. • An adequate hydration is essential if we are to maintain

physical and mental health. • The human body uses water in all its cells, organs, and

tissues to help regulate its temperature and maintain other bodily functions. Because your body loses water through breathing, sweating, and digestion, it's important to rehydrate by drinking fluids and eating foods that contain water.

HEALTHY TIPS• Choose a varied diet, this ensures consumption of all

nutrients required for maintenance your health.• Eat everyday foods from all groups, to ensure a varied

and healthy diet.• Include in your diet five servings of fruits and vegetables

to ensure good health.• Respect your mealtimes; recall that at least to do three

meals a day, but ideally are five meals .• Reduce intake of saturated fats and avoid fast foods .• Monitor your body weight. • Avoid sugary drinks.• Do exercise every day.