PROPER NUTRITION
PROPER NUTRITION
Proper nutrition is the consumption of foods and drinks
that provide the body with the essential nutrients it needs to
function properly. Proper nutrition is important for overall
health and wellness, as it helps to maintain a healthy weight,
boosts energy levels, and strengthens the immune system.
FOOD PYRAMID
The food pyramid is actually a graphical
representation, in the form of a triangle, of
nutritional standards. It indicates the quantities and
types of food needed daily to maintain the health
status and to prevent or reduce the risk of
development of eating disorders.
FOOD PYRAMID
The food pyramid is designed to make healthy
eating easier. According to the Healthy Food
Pyramid, a variety of foods should be
consumed from all food groups, as well as
within each group, to obtain different nutrients
and to meet our daily needs. Eating too much
or too little is not good for our health.
MAJOR NUTRIENTS SHOULD BE
CONSIDERED IN OUR DAILY DIET
Carbohydrates provide our body with energy
Protein is necessary to repair body cells and tissues
Vitamins help regulate body functions
Fats serve as a source of energy for vitamin storage and
body insulation
Minerals strengthen muscles, bones and teeth, enrich the
blood, and keep the heart and other organs healthy; and
Water keeps 60% of an adult’s total body weight. It helps
break down food, carries nutrients throughout the body,
removes wastes, and maintains a stable body temperature
(Sadsad 2008)
FOOD GROUPS IN THE FOOD PYRAMID
• Eat Most - Starchy foods
• Eat More - Vegetables and fruits
• Eat Moderately - Poultry, Meat, fish, and alternatives
(including dry beans)
• Eat Less - Fat/ oil, salt, and sugar
• Drink - an adequate amount of fluid (including water, tea,
clear soup, and milk) every day
• Eat less often -Food and drinks high in fat, sugar, and salt
RECOMMENDED SERVING SIZES AND
PROPORTIONS FOR EACH FOOD GROUP
• Vegetables and Fruit- at least 5 to 7 servings
a day
• Starchy food: about half a cup
• Poultry, fish, or meat: 2 servings a day
• Dairy: 3 servings a day
• Fats, spread, and oils: 1 to 2 tablespoons
• Food and drinks high in fat, sugar, and salt- not
every day
BENEFITS OF CONSUMING FOODS FROM
EACH FOOD GROUP
• Vegetables and Fruit - ensure you get a good mix of
vitamins and minerals on a daily basis
• Starchy foods -(such as wholemeal cereals bread, potatoes,
pasta or rice with each meal and whole grain) They’re a
good source of energy and essential fiber, calcium, iron,
and vitamins.
• Poultry, fish, or meat are rich in protein. They also provide
other very important vitamins and minerals such as iron.
• Dairy (such as milk and yogurt) - contributes many
nutrients, such as calcium, vitamin D (for products
fortified with vitamin D), and potassium to the
diet, improved bone health, especially in children
and adolescents.
• Fats(spreads and oil) - supply calories and essential
fats and help your body absorb fat-soluble vitamins
such as A, D, E, and K
Proper nutrition is essential for overall
health and well-being. It refers to
consuming a well-balanced diet that
contains all the necessary nutrients in the
right amounts to support bodily functions,
growth, and development. It is important
to have a balanced diet rich in all nutrients
to ensure that no deficiencies or hormonal
imbalances are created in the body.
BENEFITS OF PROPER
NUTRITION
Improved physical health
Stronger immune system
Better mental health
Increased productivity
Improved quality of life
Lower risk of chronic diseases
THANK YOU
AND
STAY HEALTHY
