Basics of nutrition summary

The Nutrition is the science that studies the relationship between the human body and food. Currently, it has been developing gradually, because every day we are giving more importance to the quality of life. This is because, good nutrition is key in maintaining the health of any individual, since through it we can fight disease or alive symptoms of diseases that already exists. It is therefore essential to nutritional counseling in various stages of life (childhood, adolescence and adult life, pregnancy and old age), as each has its distinct characteristics and nutritional needs in order to avoid shortages or the development of diseases.

In our society, which are becoming obese because of the high consumption of "fast foods" and the sedentary lifestyle, it has been noticed even more the importance of good nutrition. Have a certain food is essential for those who want to be comfortable with the balance and health. Without radical and balanced way you can lose weight and prevent the emergence of other diseases. So to have the correct change in eating habits, a nutritionist should be consulted, because this work will take into account their different characteristics such as age, sex, weight, height, lifestyle, physical activity, etc. for the best results are achieved.

Tips for healthy eating:

• Try drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water a day;
• swallow fruits and vegetables, foods rich in fiber, vitamins and minerals;
• Try chewing slowly, so the body will feel when you're blaze;
• Avoid "skipping" meals, the ideal is 6 meals per day;
• Give preference to oils of plant origin, since they are free of cholesterol;
• Avoid overreacting in frying, meat fat, sweet and very salty foods;
• Make regular physical activity, with the help of professional expertise.

Nutricionista Elisângela Weirich – CRN3 16068