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RECOMMENDED DIET FOR A DIABETIC PERSON

Diabetes which is a long term chronic disease is on the rise but can be prevented or maintained through living a healthy lifestyle. Some cases are also reversible. The major sign and greatest risk is being overweight. Diabetes is prone to people...

Understanding nutrition and its values.

  Nutrition is also known as nourishment or alignment. It is defined as the provision of the necessary materials well known as nutrients (in the form of water, food e. t. c.) into our body system to support life. A good nutrition ensures...

What is food ?

It is defined as any substance consumed by humans and animals to provide nutrition support to the body. It originates from plants and animals. It contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, vitamins and protein minerals. These minerals...

DEFICIENCY DISEASES AND DISORDERS CAUSED BY POOR NUTRITION.

Nutritional deficiency diseases and disorders are diseases caused by lack or excess intake of certain essential nutrients. The following are some of the most common deficiency diseases and disorders. They can be prevented through eating a proper...

FOOD FOR A LACTATING MOTHER.

A lactating mother is a woman who has bore a child and is breastfeeding the child. The lactating mother is advised to eat a balanced diet which should contain all the needed nutrients that is, proteins, Vitamins, Carbohydrates, Fats, Fibres...