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What is nutritious food and a well-balanced diet? 2008-10-16 07:12:00 Nutritious food is one that contains all the essential nutrients - proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals. A well balanced diet should contain all these in correct proportions and adequate amounts. Proteins, fats and carbohydrates provide the energy required for various activities. Vitamins and minerals do not supply energy but play an important role in the regulation of several esse Read more:nutritious
Which Diet is better - Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian? 2008-10-14 07:06:00 First of all, there are 5 different types of vegetarians.Those who don't eat meat of some animals (eg., Beef or meat of rabbit etc.) or some organs (eg. Brain)Those who eat only fish and dairy productsThose who don't eat meat or fish but will eat eggs and drink milk. These are the most common type of vegetarians.Those who do not eat meat or any animal product.There are a few who do not eat anythin Read more:better
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How much of fat is allowed in the diet of the elderly? 2008-10-13 07:05:00 Fat is a concentrated source of energy. It adds palatability to food. The diet should contain 30 - 40 gms. of fat and half of it should be in the form of vegetable oil, rich in essential fatty acids. A diet with high content of saturated fatty acids (Ghee, Butter, Coconut oil, unrefined oils) tends to increase the level of cholesterol in the blood. Read more:elderly
Are Carbohydrates necessary in an Elder's diet? 2008-10-13 06:58:00 The body needs Carbohydrate because it cannot make it for itself from other nutrients. So, it should be not less than 100 gms per day. Read more:Elder
What are the most important minerals needed for good health? 2008-10-08 02:34:00 Calcium is very essential for an average elderly person. As people become older, the bones become demineralised. This is called Osteoporosis. So Calcium intake should be not less than 400 mg per day. Foods rich in calcium are Ragi, Green leafy vegetables, milk, fenugreek leaves, drumstick leaves and sea food.Phosphorus, dietary fibre, drugs, alcohol, menopause, illness and exercise may all affect
What are the Vitamins needed by the human body? 2008-10-08 02:33:00 Vitamins are involved in the utilisation of major nutrients like protein, carbohydrate and fat in the body. They cannot be made in adequate quantities by the human
body. So, they have to be present in the food that we eat. They are:Vitamin A, D, E, K, C (ascorbic acid) and Vit B Complex (Thiamin -B1, Riboflavin, Niacin, Pyridoxine-B6, Biotin, Folate, Cobalamins- B12) Read more:Vitamins
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