Topic 1 Nutrition
Understanding the role of nutrition for our health
Healthy eating is important at all stages of our lives
A healthy diet contributes to:
- Intake of all necessary nutrients for the development and proper functioning of the organization
- Nutrient storage in case of some macronutrients and micronutrients
- Prevention of health problems
Health issues related with bad eating habits:
- Health issues related to dental hygiene i.e. dental cavities
- Abnormal weight status i.e. overweight and obesity
- High blood pressure, high cholesterol, abnormal glycemic status
- Chronic non-communicable diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, various types of cancer
Nutrition under low budget
- Use a shopping list
- Buy only what you need until next time you will go for shopping
- Capitalize on “leftovers”
- Try cheaper brands
- Include more vegetables
- Cook with legumes, or consume eggs instead of meat, as they are an excellent source of protein at low cost
- Freeze leftover bread
- Know what you have in your fridge and kitchen store
- Search for low budget recipes or recipes with very few ingredients – internet and YouTube is full of recipes for cheap meals
- Prefer cooking instead of take-away food
- Be aware of offers or discounts e.g. buy one get one for free