The World Health Organization defines nutrition as the intake of food in relation to the body 's dietary needs. To be well nourished an adequate, well balanced diet needs to be combined with regular exercise. Malnourishment can reduce immunity, increased susceptibility to disease, impaired physical and mental development and reduced productivity. It is important to know about eating habits, what a healthy diet entails, what food to eat, and how water should be your number one choice of drink. Our eating habits influence our daily lives. In “Yoga Journal,” Meghan Rabbitt listed some daily habits that are worth repeating- meditate for 30 minutes, slow down at mealtime, keep a food diary, practice yoga, burn off stress, give someone a hug, and
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According to WHO, “Unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity are leading global risks to health” (World Health Organization). Therefore for health reasons a healthy diet is key. A healthy diet includes fruits, vegetables, protein, and whole grains. Nutrition specialists from Harvard School of Public Health and editors at Harvard Health Publications fostered the Healthy Eating Plate (shown to the right). The Healthy Eating Plate indicates that half of your plate should be covered in vegetables and fruits, the other half should be split equally between whole grains and protein. Healthy oils should be used in appropriate levels. Water, tea, or coffee, with little to no sugar, should be the drink to your meal, for dairy products should be limited to 1-2 servings per day. Sugary drinks should be avoided whenever possible. Also as a reminder along with a healthy diet is an active lifestyle shown with the red figure running in the bottom left (Harvard). The amount of calories one should eat per day depends on gender, age and amount of activity one performs. Someone with a more active lifestyle will need to eat more than someone who does little to no exercise. According to FamilyDoctor, “Children and adolescents need more calories as they get older. However, adults need fewer calories at older ages.” (FamilyDoctor.org). When counting your calorie intake, it is important to remember soft drinks, juice, sports drinks, energy …show more content…
are not getting enough hydration—probably because they’re not drinking enough water—a situation that could have significant repercussions for their physical health and their cognitive and emotional functioning, according to the first national study of its kind from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (UC Davis).A reasonable goal for the amount of water to drink daily should be six to eight 8-ounce glasses. However, the amount of water needed depends on the amount of water lost by each person. Some people may need more than eight glasses whereas other may need fewer. A good indicator on whether or not you are drinking enough water is the color of your urine. If it is colorless or light yellow, you are hydrated, but if it dark yellow it is a sign that you need to drink more
According to WHO, “Unhealthy diet and lack of physical activity are leading global risks to health” (World Health Organization). Therefore for health reasons a healthy diet is key. A healthy diet includes fruits, vegetables, protein, and whole grains. Nutrition specialists from Harvard School of Public Health and editors at Harvard Health Publications fostered the Healthy Eating Plate (shown to the right). The Healthy Eating Plate indicates that half of your plate should be covered in vegetables and fruits, the other half should be split equally between whole grains and protein. Healthy oils should be used in appropriate levels. Water, tea, or coffee, with little to no sugar, should be the drink to your meal, for dairy products should be limited to 1-2 servings per day. Sugary drinks should be avoided whenever possible. Also as a reminder along with a healthy diet is an active lifestyle shown with the red figure running in the bottom left (Harvard). The amount of calories one should eat per day depends on gender, age and amount of activity one performs. Someone with a more active lifestyle will need to eat more than someone who does little to no exercise. According to FamilyDoctor, “Children and adolescents need more calories as they get older. However, adults need fewer calories at older ages.” (FamilyDoctor.org). When counting your calorie intake, it is important to remember soft drinks, juice, sports drinks, energy …show more content…
are not getting enough hydration—probably because they’re not drinking enough water—a situation that could have significant repercussions for their physical health and their cognitive and emotional functioning, according to the first national study of its kind from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health (UC Davis).A reasonable goal for the amount of water to drink daily should be six to eight 8-ounce glasses. However, the amount of water needed depends on the amount of water lost by each person. Some people may need more than eight glasses whereas other may need fewer. A good indicator on whether or not you are drinking enough water is the color of your urine. If it is colorless or light yellow, you are hydrated, but if it dark yellow it is a sign that you need to drink more