Author(s): Harmeet Singh

Abstract:
Health and nutrition both are interconnected to each other. There is a strong relationship between health and nutrition. Good nutrition is the key to leading a healthy lifestyle. Nutrition can help to prevent diseases. Nutrition and health are foundational parts of our life. Good nutrition play a vital role for human existence. It is an assimilated substance for growth and maintenance. There is a reason for the old saying that an apple in a day keeps the doctor away from us. The health and nutrition are valuable resources for every-body. If we want to improve our health, we will have to improve our eating habits. These good habits can control our weight, our blood pressure etc. We eat food for our growth. The six major and essential elements of food are Protein, Carbohydrate, Fat, Vitamins, Minerals and Water. These elements are necessary for life growth. Body function and tissue repair. Any one food may contain several of essential nutrients together with the substances needed to assist their absorption. These essential elements can be broken into two main Groups macronutrients and micronutrients. Fat, Carbohydrates and Proteins are included in Macronutrients. Vitamins, minerals and water are included in Micronutrients. Fats, Carbohydrates and Proteins produce energy in our body. These are required in quantities easily. Vitamins, Minerals and Water are essential to help our body to work properly. These nutrients strengthen our immune system. If we are not eating a balance diet, we may still be at risk for certain nutritional deficiencies.

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