Question

1. In what ways does food play a role in overall health?

Answer 1

1)ans) Food plays a vital role in maintaining physical and mental health. Eating a nourishing, balanced diet helps to give people an overall sense of wellbeing.

A food is something that provides nutrients. Nutrients are substances that provide: energy for activity, growth, and all functions of the body such as breathing, digesting food, and keeping warm; materials for the growth and repair of the body, and for keeping the immune system healthy

Most people know good nutrition and physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight. But the benefits of good nutrition go beyond weight. Good nutrition can help: Reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and osteoporosis.

This directly impacts risk of heart disease, stroke, metabolic syndrome, diabetes and high blood pressure by helping your blood flow smoothly. The more healthy foods you eat, the better your "good" cholesterol levels will be, helping to prevent disease.

Together with exercise, eating a healthy diet in the right proportionsstay alive, be active, move and work build new cells and tissues for growth stay healthy and heal themselves prevent and fight infections.

Plants and animals are the main source of food for all the organisms on earth. Food obtained from animals is the main source of protein and include fish, milk, meat, poultry, and cheese. Whereas plants provide us with fruits and vegetables, which are an important source of fibres, proteins and carbohydrates.

A healthy diet throughout life promotes healthy pregnancy outcomes, supports normal growth, development and ageing, helps to maintain a healthy body weight, and reduces the risk of chronic disease leading to overall health and well-being.

Ensure generous consumption of fruits and vegetables and adequate folic acid intake.

Consume cereal products in their whole-grain, high-fiber form.

Limit consumption of sugar and sugar-based beverages.

Limit excessive caloric intake from any source.

Limit sodium intake.