Holistic Approach to Health

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Holistic Approach to Nutrition

Balanced Diet

A balanced diet includes eating enough food, strictly dosed and in the right proportions of protein, fats and carbohydrates. The diet provides the body with all the necessary nutrients for growth, regeneration processes and, in theory, allows to get rid of a few extra pounds.

A balanced diet means getting the right types, and amounts of food and drinks to supply nutrition and energy for maintenance of organs, tissues and cells of the body, as well as to support the growth and development. A well balanced diet provides enough energy and nutrition for optimal growth and development. A balanced diet is one that contains all the nutrients needed to achieve optimal nutritional status.

Components of Balanced Diet

A balanced diet must contain essential minerals, vitamins, pectin - that is, all the components that allow the body to function normally. The proportions of the main components of the diet should be as follows: 15% protein, fat 30%, including no less than 3% should be unsaturated fatty acids, carbohydrates, 50-60%, including about 10% sugar. The feed covers the purposes to contribute an amount of energy nutrients (calories) that are sufficient to carry out metabolic processes and physical work necessary. Also, to provide sufficient nutrients plastic and regulatory functions (proteins, minerals and vitamins).

Quantities

The quantities of each of nutrient are balanced against each other. The group of experts established the following proportions:

Protein should make up between 12-15% of total caloric intake, never being less than the amount of protein intake to 0.75 g / day and high biological value.

Carbohydrates should represent at least 50-60% of total caloric intake.

Lipid will account for 30-35% of total calories consumed (Drummond, Brefere, 2009).

Holistic Approach to Exercise

There is no doubt that regular physical activity offers a number of possibilities for "look and feel better." ...