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Health benefits of nutrition Nutrition is the science regarding the role of foods in the maintenance of health. Our nutrition can determine whether the body can function properly or are there going to be disorders in the body. If we practice good and healthy nutrition then we may lead a healthy life whereas if we practice faulty nutrition practices then we may lead an unhealthy life. Our body is dependent on the nutrition, the nutrients available, their action, interaction, metabolism and balance.
It is essential for ideal growth a development, enhancing the functional efficiency of the body, mental well being, and ability to withstand diseases, ability to withstand aging without any difficulty. Any discrepancy in the intake can affect the balance and functioning of the body.
It is essential to have natural foods. Natural foods contain nutrients like carbohydrates, protein, fats, vitamins and minerals and phytochemicals that can provide the raw material to the body.It can also affect the moods and behavior. Only nutrition is not the key to healthy lifestyle, it also includes exercise, no smoking or drinking alcohol, good sleep and stress management. Nutrition can not be avoided or taken lightly as it can cause adverse effects to the body. The key to good nutrition is balance between the nutrients, variety in the foods to avoid boredom, moderation in the consumption of foods.
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