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Key facts. A healthy diet helps to protect against malnutrition in all its forms, as well as noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), including diabetes, heart disease, stroke and cancer. Unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity are leading global risks to health.
Jan 31, 2023 · What is nutrition and why is nutrition important? At the most basic level, nutrition is about eating a regular, balanced diet. Good nutrition helps fuel your body. The foods you eat supply the nutrients your body needs to maintain your brain, muscle, bone, nerves, skin, blood circulation, and immune system.
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Jan 29, 2024 · Evidence shows the health benefits of a diet high in whole grains, vegetables, fruit, legumes and nuts, and low in salt, free sugars and fats, particularly saturated and trans fats. A healthy diet starts early in life with adequate breastfeeding.
Jul 31, 2023 · Why is healthy eating so important? A healthy diet means we are eating the foods that our brain and body need to get everything done. This includes processes that occur in the background unconsciously and things we have to think about like exercising and concentrating at work.
Jun 29, 2024 · Plant protein sources (beans, lentils, soy foods, nuts, seeds) and seafood offer the most health benefits. Getting enough protein, along with physical activity, is important for staying strong, healthy, and independent. Minimally processed foods.
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A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects you against many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars and saturated and industrially-produced trans-fats, are essential for healthy diet. A healthy diet comprises a combination ...
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Feb 14, 2024 · Benefits. May help you live longer. Keeps skin, teeth, and eyes healthy. Supports muscles. Boosts immunity. Strengthens bones. Lowers risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and some cancers. Supports healthy pregnancies and breastfeeding. Helps the digestive system function.