Nutrition is the cornerstone of a healthy body. This is why we try to extract as many nutrients as possible from our food. National Nutrition Week is celebrated every year from September 1 to 7. It aims to promote the importance of a well-balanced diet, containing all the necessary nutrients that our body requires for various functions and for maintaining our overall health. The week-long program is run by the Food and Nutrition Council of India, under the aegis of the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
What is the theme of World Nutrition Week 2022:
National Nutrition Week focuses on a particular theme each year and addresses it with the launch of various programs. Last year’s theme was “Feed Smart From the Start” and this year’s theme is “Celebrate a World of Flavor.”
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National Nutrition Week 2022 – History and Significance:
National Nutrition Week was established in 1975 by members of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), now known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. India started celebrating National Nutrition Week from 1982. The center plans various activities to spread awareness about the importance of nutrition and overall improvement of health through good diet.
To kick off the occasion of National Nutrition Week, here we bring you some expert diet tips to properly meet the basic nutritional needs of the body.
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Expert Diet Tips for Optimal Nutrition:
Foods rich in protein:
Clinical nutritionist Dr. Ritika Sammadar shares, “One should get 10-35% of daily calorie requirements from protein. An Indian man weighing on average 60 kg needs 60 grams of protein and a woman weighing 55 kg on average needs 55 grams. She also adds that “eggs, lean meat, beans, dairy products, nuts, seeds and lentils should be consumed due to their high protein content.”
Cereals and cereals
Medical expert Mahesh Jayaraman suggests: “Give energy and important vitamins and minerals to your body by consuming grains like rice, corn, millet, sorghum, wheat and barley, starchy roots like potatoes and sweet potatoes, and starchy fruits at least once a day.
Water
Water not only quenches thirst, but also helps most bodily functions. Drink at least 6 to 8 glasses of water every day along with other healthy drinks like coconut water, lemonade, and fruit juices. Add herbs and spices like cumin seeds, coriander seeds, basil leaves and mint leaves in your drinking water is also a good idea.
Fresh fruits and vegetables
Besides fiber, vitamins and minerals, fruits and vegetables also provide immune-enhancing properties through antioxidants and flavonoids that help us stay healthy.
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This National Nutrition Week 2022, let’s make the commitment to eat better and move towards a healthier lifestyle.
