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title: "What is nutrition and health?"  
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published: 2022-08-20  
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# What is nutrition and health?

What is [nutrition](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300859/what-happens-when-you-stop-eating-sugar-and-salt) and [health](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/311955/5-tips-for-a-healthy-pregnancy)?

## Answers

### Answer by Shruti Parna 

What is nutrition and health?

Nutrition is the fuel for the body to have a healthy and disease-free life. Good nutrition comprises all the nutrients, vitamins, and minerals needed for the body to work at its best.

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Good nutrition and physical activity keeps the body healthy and has many health benefits which include:

- Reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and osteoporosis
- Reduce high blood pressure
- Lower high cholesterol
- Improve your well-being
- Improve your ability to fight off illness
- Improve your ability to recover from illness or injury
- Increase your energy level

Now, here are the tips for maintaining a healthy eating habit.

- Eat plenty of fruits rich in natural fibers.
- Eat plenty of vegetables.
- Eat plenty of whole grains
- Go for low-fat or fat-free milk as it provides calcium and vitamin D to make the bones strong.
- Opt for lean meats as these are less in fats and calories but still rich in proteins.
- Intake of protein-rich food as it is very necessary to have a healthy body.

These healthy habits will help you lead an active lifestyle and you can perform at your best with the confidence of being your body and mind fit.

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