Nutrition

Nutrition is the branch of science that deals with nutrients and the relationship between diet, health, and disease.

  • It is a physiological and biochemical process where organisms obtain nutrients from food to create energy and chemical structure.
  • Nutrients provide nourishment and category as macronutrients and micronutrients.
  • Macronutrients are nutrients that people need in relatively large quantities, e.g., carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and water.
  • On the other hand, micronutrients are essential in small amounts. They include vitamins and minerals.
  • Since the threat of different nutritional diseases is increasing, various types of diets are popular these days. They include the DASH diet, paleo diet, vegan diet, plant-based diet, mediterranean diet, keto diet, gluten-free diet, etc.
  • The risk of developing health diseases increases if there is a nutrient imbalance in the diet. The best example is malnutrition.
  • Not only undernutrition (lack of nutrients) but also overnutrition (over nutrients) are forms of malnutrition.
  • Furthermore, metabolic disorders like type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, and stroke give challenges to human health.
  • Every individual wishes the better health and better development. Only better nutrition can improve the immune system.
  • Additionally, infants, children, pregnant women, breastfeeding women, and ill people need special focus on their diet.
  • Some examples of nutritional disorders are goiter, iron deficiency anemia, vitamin deficiency, kwashiorkor, marasmus, etc.
  • Nutritionist or dietician is a person who specializes in nutrition and the nutritive value of various foods.
  • Some people specialize in particular areas, such as animal nutrition, public health, sports nutrition, nutrition for specific disease condition, among other disciplines
  • The category “Nutrition” provides information on different nutrients, for example, sources, needs, supplementation, deficiencies or diseases, prevention of nutritional diseases, etc.

Paleo Diet: A Weight Loss Eating Pattern

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Paleo Diet Plate

Introduction A paleo diet is also known as the Paleolithic diet, caveman diet, and Stone-age diet. It is the dietary pattern centered on the consumption of wild foods which were widely consumed during the Paleolithic era. Components of Paleo Nutrition Nutrients Amount Protein High (19-35%)   Carbohydrate   Moderate (22-40%) Total fat Moderate (28-47%)   … Read more

DASH Diet: Recommended foods, Health benefits

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DASH Diet

Introduction The DASH diet is a well-designed approach to treat and prevent hypertension. DASH stands for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension. Types of the DASH Diet The DASH diet has two variants depending on its sodium content. DASH Diet and Sodium Recommended Servings The following diet plan shows an example of daily and weekly servings … Read more

Vitamin D: Sources, Health Benefits, Deficiencies

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Activation of Vitamin D

Introduction Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin. It helps the human body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus essential for bone and teeth health.  Types and Sources of Vitamin D Sunlight is the main source of vitamin D (VD). However, The American Academy of Dermatology does not recommend getting it through unprotected sun exposure or … Read more

Differences between vegetarianism and veganism

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Vegetarian vs Vegan

Introduction The difference between vegetarianism and veganism is confusing.  Vegetarianism and vegetarian diet Category of vegetarians The following table shows the different categories of vegetarians. Categories of Vegetarians Diet Lacto-vegetarian Includes·       Milk and milk products·       Plant-based foods (cereals, pulses, legumes)·       Vegetables and fruitsExcludes·       Meat·       Fish·       Eggs Lacto-ovo-vegetarian Includes·       Eggs·       Milk and milk products·       Plant-based foods … Read more