Nutrition Education
June 29th, 2005
Nutrition Education
In simple terms food is energy. It is the fuel our body uses to enable us to carry on our daily activities. Some nutrients have energy (calories) and others do not, but both are critical to our bodies. There are over 45 different nutrients that our bodies need every day. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates are the three nutrients that provide energy.
The objective of a proper diet is to meet the body’s energy and nutrient requirements, while achieving and maintaining a desirable body composition. The daily requirements for essential nutrients depend on a person’s age, sex, height, weight, Metabolic Fingerprint™ and physical activity.
Obesity and related medical conditions are the second leading cause of death in America. Health risks related to obesity include coronary heart disease, hypertension, diabetes, gallstones, osteoarthritis and certain cancers. A basic understanding of nutrition can also help you achieve your personal health, weight and lifestyle goals.
BalanceLog has multiple applications for monitoring your health:
Pregnancy Monitoring: Calorie, protein, and iron monitoring
Cardiovascular Disease: Cholesterol/Saturated fat monitoring
Hypertension Management: Sodium intake monitoring
Cancer Prevention & Treatment: Fiber & calorie monitoring
Osteoporosis Prevention: Calcium monitoring
Kidney Disease: Protein and sodium monitoring
Diabetes Management: Weight management, carbohydrate & calorie monitoring
Entry Filed under: General Nutrition
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