Balanced diet

Balanced diet. SHAMSIYA AH Assistant Professor Community Science Kerala Agriculture University.

Introduction. Which is your favorite nutrient ????.

Which is your favorite food ????. .

Foods Groups-. cereals , pulses, flesh foods, fruits, vegetables, nuts & oilseeds, fats & oils, sugars Spices Diet.

Nutrients. Macronutrients : – carbohydrates proteins fats Micronutrients : – vitamins Minerals Trace elements.

Types of diet. Balanced diet Importance of balanced diet , RDA of nutrients Good and harmful foods ,Super foods.

Summary Take home message. Half a plate of vegetables at each meal! Reduce your cereal intake Include Proteins in each meal- pulses/flesh foods A fruit daily A handful of nuts is desirable Limit daily consumption of oil Avoid sugars and sugary foods! Drink warm water with different spices!.

References. Text book of food and nutrition. Dr. Raheena Khadar Food science and nutrition . Dr.Sreelekshmi.