Nutrition means  غذائیت and written as ghizayat in urdu. It means providing nourishment to the body through diet. It comes from the latin word “nutritio” which later becomes “nutrition” which means to feed and nourish

Synonyms 

There are several meanings and synonyms

  • Nourishment غذائیت 
  • Diet غذا 
  • Menu  
  • Dietetics  

Definition 

The process by which organisms eat food and nourish their body. Food contains nutrients that are essential for the growth and maintenance of the body. Without proper nutrients, we can lose body mass and become ill.

Nutrients

The chemical compounds provided by food are essential for the body to function properly and adequately.  

Basics

Diet basically consists of two types of nutrients

  • Macronutrients  
  • Micronutrients   

Macronutrients  

It  includes: 

  • Carbohydrates 
  • Protein
  • Fats 

Micronutrients

It contains minerals and vitamins.  

 Vitamins 
  
Minerals
Water soluble vitamins  Fat-soluble vitamins  
Vitamin B1 Vitamin A  Calcium  
Vitamin B2 Vitamin D Sodium  
Vitamin B3 Vitamin E Iron
Vitamin B6 Vitamin K Zinc
Vitamin B12  
 
Potassium
Vitamin B9 (folate)   
 
Vitamin C  
 

Ideal Nutrition  

It adding the right amount of carbohydrates, fat, and protein to the diet. It should also include minerals and vitamins. It helps to keep your body healthy. It will help you to stay active and productive  

It should include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and low-fat dairy products. A healthy diet is very important for healthy life and for preventing diseases.  

Poor Nutrition

Not having enough food and nutrients can lead to poor outcomes and this situation is called poor diet. It also caused by eating high amount of fast foods and high energy foods including soft drinks. 

This situation can cause several problems which are as follows:  

  • Fatigue 
  • Diarrhoea  
  • Loss of appetite 
  • Dry and brittle hair  
  • Brittle nails  

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