there's a reason why people say you are
what you eat having the right kind and
the correct quantity of nutrients is the
key to an individual's growth then why
is nutrition a challenge for most people
well let's explore that in our session
today I'm Charlie the head, the nutritionist
for Carl transform and this is nutrition
101
what do you need to eat to be healthy nutrition
this is the most common question that we
generally hear a nourishing meal is
something that comprises your Macros
which is your proteins carbs and fats
and the microbes which are vitamins and
minerals which are required by your body
to function properly
as the name suggests they are macros
which are nothing but your carbohydrates
proteins and fats are required in a
larger quantity in your body they are
responsible for energy giving and
bodybuilding functions let's begin with
carbohydrates
carbohydrates are known for their energy
giving property so it is known to keep
you are active throughout the day the best
source of carbohydrates are whole grain
cereals which are your rice wheat Etc
Millet such as ragi jawar and bajra and
also starchy vegetables such as potatoes
and the.
next nutrient is the proteins
proteins are necessary for tissue
formation of cellular regeneration and
hormone and enzyme production it is
essential for building strong muscles
and a healthy immune system good sources
of proteins include lean meat eggs milk
and milk products lentils pulses and
legumes fats provide stored energy
for the body and function as a
the structural component of the cells it
provides insulation to the vital organs
and works to maintain body temperature
healthy sources of fats include nuts
such as almonds walnuts peanuts seeds
such as flax pumpkin and sesame and
fruits like avocados
addressing the elephant in the room how
does one end up being obese there are
many reasons for a person to become
obese causes like a sedentary lifestyle
genetic predisposition poor nutrition
control and hormonal imbalance these are
likely to contribute to obesity recently the World Health Organization had
estimated the worldwide obesity that has
nearly tripled since 1975. talking about
In India, 135 million people are obese as
per the Indian Journal of Community
medicine
so what can be done to prevent obesity a
balanced nutrition is always the key
nutrition being the top contributor
to obesity focusing on the right kind of
nutrients from the best source of food
groups can be the ideal solution for
this problem statement
malnutrition results when the body does
not receive the required amount of
calories fats proteins carbohydrates
vitamins and minerals necessary to keep
the body and it's systems in a good
functioning order well now that we've
understood the importance of functional nutrition
in our overall and healthy development
