Diet and nutrition are closely interlinked to each other however their meanings are entirely different. Generally, we see that the word ‘diet’ is used for weight reduction plan or fat elimination meal programs. However, the true literal sense of the word is not likely though. “Diet is a sum of a food what a person consumes a day”, however, people consider nutrition something only prescribed by nutritionist. On contrary, nutrition means to maintain a healthy balanced diet.
In a literal sense, diet refers to the food products and beverages which one consumes throughout the day while nutrition is a fuel that is required to operate the body function optimum to maintain good health.
People often take their diet according to a daily planner. Usually people take meals three times a day i.e. Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner however some people add snacks and supper. A large group of people follow religious prohibition and cultural believes in their diet plans. As some restrict meat products in diet and some hold concept of Halal and Haram food.
Proper nutrition is another name of a well- balanced everyday diet, which must include essential nutrients that not only strengthens the body but also help in maintaining ideal weight. Alternatively, if a nutrient intake is less than the body requirement, this can lead to nutrient disorder or unbalanced nutritional condition which can create certain harmful effects on health. So, it proves Nutritional deficiency can threaten health state of a being. Iron deficiency (anemia), vitamin D deficiency (Osteoarthritis, Osteoporosis), Vitamin A deficiency, and Protein deficiency are the most common prevailing deficiencies in the world. All the health issues can be addressed by following proper diet plan enriched with healthy nutrients.
To consume balanced nutrition is critical at all stages of life as for infants its crucial for development, for a young person nutrition is necessary for growth and at old age, it is required to maintain good energy level, for detoxification to improve metabolism rate and to deal with antiaging issues. Proper nutrition can also improve immune system thus enhances vitality.
For a healthful life, one should include the following nutrients in their daily diet.
One should be aware and must have sufficient knowledge of the foods rich in nutrients to enjoy a diet quality in order to go for the healthy choices,