Nutrition
Introduction There is no one food that contains every nutrient you need for a healthy lifestyle. Good nutrition requires a balance of all the foods you eat, and they should contain the nutrients you need. Obesity Obesity is when your body weight is at least 20% higher than it should be. Obesity can lead to high blood pressure, excess cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, certain cancers, breathing problems, and sleeping issues. A regular exercise routine and healthy eating habits can help decrease body weight and it will help if you are obese. Eating Healthy In order to have a good diet, you want to choose nutrient-rich foods. Proteins should be 10%-35% of your caloric intake. Carbohydrates should be 45%-65% of your caloric intake. Fats should be 20%-35% of your caloric intake. You want to avoid foods that have a lot of calories but little nutrients. When getting something to eat, be sure to read the nutri...