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Diet & Nutrition
May help people with diseases like cancer get essential nutrients, such as protein, vitamins, and minerals.
In nutrition, diet refers to the food and drink that is regularly consumed by an individual . During a particular therapy of a disease or management of a particular health condition, the diet may be controlled, i.e. one that meets the physical needs of an individual.
A healthy diet is essential for good health and nutrition. It protects you against many chronic noncommunicable diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes and cancer. Eating a variety of foods and consuming less salt, sugars and saturated and industrially-produced trans-fats, are essential for healthy diet.
Diet refers to the total amount of food consumed by individuals; whereas nutrition is the process of utilising food for growth, metabolism and repair of tissues. The relationship between diet and nutrition and health is 2-way; health status can be affected by nutrient deficiency and vice versa.