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Nutrition And Wellness

Nutrition and Wellness Questions
Week Two Individual Assignment
Yvette Cirton
University of Phoenix, ATL Campus
SCI 100
Professor Hope Hetico- Marcinko
May 10, 2008

a. How do you define good nutrition?
Good nutrition is a matter of a balanced diet, low enough in calories to keep you from being overweight but high enough you don’t lose weight if you aren’t trying to. Green and yellow vegetables, tomatoes, raw fruits, whole grain breads, meats or soy protein, mature beans, low fat dairy foods, eggs and such. Being able to balance your calorie, protein, fat, carbohydrates, vitamins, and minerals will provide the energy needed to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Also, try to limit foods that are high in fat, salt, and sugar as they will not provide the proper amount of nutrients.

b. What does it mean to eat a balanced diet?
Eating a balanced diet means getting healthy portions of the five basic food groups each day .A balanced diet means eating a wide variety of foods, as well as eating everything in moderation. The five food groups are grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy, meat, and meat alternatives. The recommended number of grains is 6-11 per day, depending on your age and activity level. 3-5 servings of vegetables a day. Vegetables are a primary source of vitamins and minerals and we cannot live without them. Fresh vegetables are the best choice It is recommended that you have between 2-4 servings of fruit each day. Fruits are full of vitamins and minerals. 2-3 servings of dairy products per day. This group consists of milk, yogurt, and cheese. 2-3 servings of meat or meat alternatives per day. Meat and meat alternatives are an important source of protein as well as other vitamins and minerals. Eating a balanced diet means that you are digesting the appropriate types and adequate amounts of food into your body that provides nutrients and energy for maintenance of the body cells, tissues, and organs, in addition to, supporting normal growth and...