VEGA MÁRQUEZ GARCÍA 3DS
A HEALTHY AND BALANCED DIET
BALANCED DIET
A diet consists of the combination of food a person usually eats. The physycal characteristics and daily activities a person do vary, as well as diets.
A healthy diet result in a good health and a proper development.
Diets should be balanced and should contain all types of nutrients in the right amounts to guarantee a healthy body.
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a balanced diet with the following daily calory intake:
Proteins: 15%
Carbohydrates: 55 - 60%
Lipids: 30% or less of the total calories.
WHAT IS THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION?
It is the International body responsible for public health. Known as WHO, it is part of the United Nations and was established in 1948.
It plays an essential role in global governance of health and disease. Its functions are establishing, monitoring and enforcing international norms and standards, and coordinating multiple common goals.
EXAMPLE OF:
HEALTHY AND BALANCED DIET
MEDITERRANEAN DIET
People that live in mediterranean countries usually eat very balanced and healthy. The Mediterranean diet has several health benefits:
It prevents cardiovascular disease
It prevents some cancers related to diet, for example: colon cancer
It is less likely to lead to obesity
This diet is based on fresh, local and seasonal products. This contributes to sustainable agriculture and also protects the enviroment.