EAT RIGHT- BALANCE DIET ENHANCE QUALITY OF LIFE..........

BALANCED DIET: Balanced diet contains different types of foods in such quantities and proportions. so, that the need for calories, vitamins, proteins, minerals and other nutrients is adequately met and a small provision is made for extra nutrients to withstand small duration of leanness.

• It meets nutritional requirements
• Provides phytochemicals
• Phytochemicals- These are from plants, plants origins like terpenes, phytosterols, flavonoids which are antimutagenic, anticarcinogenic and antioxidant properties.
• Prevents diseases
• Improves immunity
• Helps in reducing stress

FOOD PYRAMID:

Food Pyramid

Bakery items                : Eat sparingly

Meat & Milk products: Eat moderately

Fruits& Vegetables      : Eat liberally

Cereals & Pulses         : Eat adequately

SAY NO TO TOBACCO

ABSTAIN FROM DRINKING ALCOHOL

A balanced diet should required around 60-70% of total calories from carbohydrate.

10-12% from proteins

20-25% of total calories from fat.