Description
The majority of the diet is made up of macronutrients, which also provide energy and many necessary nutrients. The macronutrients are water, microminerals, proteins (including necessary amino acids), fats (including essential fatty acids), and carbohydrates. Proteins, carbs, and fats can all be used as energy sources; lipids have a caloric value of 9 kcal/g (37.8 kJ/g), while proteins and carbohydrates have a caloric value of 4 kcal/g (16.8 kJ/g). Micronutrients include trace minerals and vitamins, which are needed in very small levels.
Résumé
- Macronutrients, including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, fiber, and water, are required in larger quantities to fuel bodily functions. Carbohydrates, like the engine of a car, provide energy for daily activities. Proteins, analogous to the car's structure, build and maintain muscles, tissues, and the immune system. Fats, acting as a protective layer like the car's windshield, insulate organs, store fat-soluble vitamins, and provide energy.
- Fiber, divided into soluble and insoluble types, aids in cleaning the system, reducing cholesterol, controlling glucose levels, and promoting healthy bowel movements. Water is crucial for cellular function, electrolyte balance, and overall bodily processes. The amount of water intake depends on individual activity levels and health conditions.
- Micronutrients, vitamins and minerals, are needed in smaller amounts but play vital roles. Vitamins A, B, C, D, E, and K are essential for healthy teeth, skin, energy conversion, and brain function. Minerals like iron, zinc, calcium, potassium, magnesium, manganese, selenium, chlorine, and sodium support strong bones, regulate blood sugar, boost immunity, and maintain muscle function.
- Water-soluble vitamins, B and C, need to be consumed regularly as they are easily flushed out. Fat-soluble vitamins, A, D, E, and K, are stored in fat and should be consumed with fats for better absorption. An ideal food plate should consist of half whole grains and healthy proteins, with the remaining half divided between vegetables and fruits.
- Balancing macronutrient and micronutrient intake is crucial for overall health. Eating a variety of foods, rotating grains and vegetables, and consuming seasonal produce ensures a balanced diet. Along with physical health, nourishing one's mental and emotional well-being is important for a balanced life.
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Nt Asritha Vissapragada
Nutrition Counselor at TRULY NUTRITION
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