University:
Liberty University
Course:
BIOM 500 | Introduction to Biomedical Sciences
Academic year:

2024
Views:

40

Pages:

5
Author:

Sheha A.

Nutrients Constituents of food: Carbohydrates, protein, fat, minerals, vitamins, and water. Low calorie diet: A diet which excludes fats, carbohydrates, and alcohol. Such diet is prescribed to patients of obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases. Nutrients in the diet: Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, and water are the six classes of nutrients. Carbohydrates: Also known as sugars, is a class of organic compounds composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. A balanced diet is one in which the intake of all the nutrients is balanced. The proper balance of nutrients is essential for good health. **Nutrition Food Health** **Nutrition:** * Nutrition is the science of food and the processes of utilizing it by the human body. * Classification - It is the science of the human body's needs, eating, and the processes of utilizing food as the food supply necessitates. * Nutrition is what a person eats and how the body utilizes it. **Importance** * Let food be our medicine and medicine our food. * A well-balanced diet is vital for good health and well-being. * A modification in the diet can aid in the treatment of many diseases. * E.g., a salt-free diet decreases the risk of hypertension. * A balanced diet is a healthy diet and can also be one of the essential medicines. * Diet is as important as medicine in the treatment of disease. * Food provides energy, protein, essential fats, vitamins, and minerals to live, grow, and function properly. * Food is one of the fundamental needs of all living organisms. * Food is important for human beings to maintain wellness, illness, condition. * Diet therapy is a major treatment for these diseases, especially (e.g., DM)