Normal Health / Healthy Individual
A state where an individual is free from any significant health conditions and wants to maintain optimal wellness through balanced nutrition and lifestyle choices. World Health Organization defining health
Health Boost
A state where a healthy individual wants to improve on their optimal wellness through a balanced nutrition and lifestyle choices.
Importance of good nutrition
Good nutrition helps boost immunity, supports growth and development, reduces the risk of chronic diseases, and promotes overall health. Harvard T.H. Chan - Nutrition Source
Statistics/Demographics
With increasing awareness, more individuals are making conscious decisions to improve their health through diet and exercise. Over 60% of adults seek nutritional information online or through health professionals.
Benefits of Health Boost
Proper nutrition fuels the body, promotes mental well-being, helps maintain an ideal body weight, supports bodily functions like digestion, absorption, and more.
Signs of a poor diet
Preclinical: Fatigue, frequent colds or infections, poor concentration, slow wound healing, dry skin, hair loss.
Clinical: Unexplained weight gain or loss, brittle bones (osteoporosis), dental problems, digestive issues, chronic fatigue, anemia.
Risk factors of poor nutrition
Sedentary lifestyle, frequent consumption of processed foods, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, not drinking enough water, avoiding fruits and vegetables.
How to maintain good health?
Regular physical activity, balanced diet, adequate sleep, stress management, and avoiding tobacco and excessive alcohol. Get a regular medical check-up done.
Role of nutrition & diet
A balanced diet provides essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients required for cellular function, growth, energy, and overall well-being.
What should you focus on?
Emphasize on whole foods, lean proteins, whole grains, fruits, and vegetables.
Limit added sugars, salt, and unhealthy fats. Ensure adequate intake of fiber, vitamins, and minerals