Maintaining A Healty Body
Maintaining A Healthy Body
There are many different factors involved in maintaining a healthy body, such as; a balanced diet, regular exercise, staying hydrated, making sure you get the right vitamins and nutrients your body needs, getting enough sleep, taking prescribed medication properly, and avoiding drugs and alcohol. This essay is going to focus on how to maintain a healthy body when you are pregnant, for both the mother and the baby, through a healthy diet and lifestyle, and also the repercussions if these are not adhered to. A healthy, balanced diet is important for everyone to maintain a healthy body, but it is particularly important during pregnancy as it will keep you fit and healthy, as well as improving the growth and development of the baby. The 'eatwell plate ' shows the four main food groups that are important when trying to eat well-balanced meals, as recommended by the Food Standard 's Agency. We are advised to eat five portions (a minimum of 400g) of fruit and vegetables every day in order to get a good combination of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need. They are also a great source of fibre, needed to prevent constipation, and they contribute to reducing the risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. A third of the food that we eat should be made up of foods that are higher in carbohydrates and fibre. These are known as starchy foods and are essential because they digest slowly, giving us more energy and helping us to feel full for longer, making it less likely for us to over-eat. Dairy foods, such as, milk, cheese, and yoghurt are also important, especially in pregnant women, as they provide us with protein, essential for growth and repair, and calcium which keeps our bones strong and is vital for the development of the baby 's bones and teeth. However, there are some dairy products that pregnant women are advised to avoid as they could make you ill or harm the baby. Foods rich in protein, such as; fish, eggs, chicken
There are many different factors involved in maintaining a healthy body, such as; a balanced diet, regular exercise, staying hydrated, making sure you get the right vitamins and nutrients your body needs, getting enough sleep, taking prescribed medication properly, and avoiding drugs and alcohol. This essay is going to focus on how to maintain a healthy body when you are pregnant, for both the mother and the baby, through a healthy diet and lifestyle, and also the repercussions if these are not adhered to. A healthy, balanced diet is important for everyone to maintain a healthy body, but it is particularly important during pregnancy as it will keep you fit and healthy, as well as improving the growth and development of the baby. The 'eatwell plate ' shows the four main food groups that are important when trying to eat well-balanced meals, as recommended by the Food Standard 's Agency. We are advised to eat five portions (a minimum of 400g) of fruit and vegetables every day in order to get a good combination of the vitamins and minerals our bodies need. They are also a great source of fibre, needed to prevent constipation, and they contribute to reducing the risk of stroke, type 2 diabetes and heart disease. A third of the food that we eat should be made up of foods that are higher in carbohydrates and fibre. These are known as starchy foods and are essential because they digest slowly, giving us more energy and helping us to feel full for longer, making it less likely for us to over-eat. Dairy foods, such as, milk, cheese, and yoghurt are also important, especially in pregnant women, as they provide us with protein, essential for growth and repair, and calcium which keeps our bones strong and is vital for the development of the baby 's bones and teeth. However, there are some dairy products that pregnant women are advised to avoid as they could make you ill or harm the baby. Foods rich in protein, such as; fish, eggs, chicken
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