Nutrition is the science that investigates the physiological and biochemical responses of the body to diet. Nutrition considers the biochemical steps in which food is used to create energy and chemical structures that are essential for living. Nutrients from food are ingested, digested, absorbed and circulated through the blood stream to nurture the cells of the body.

Healthy Eating

Healthy eating does not necessarily focus on weight loss, but contains all nutrients in the adequate proportion to promote good health and nutrition. A healthy diet will include food from the five groups:

1. Vegetables and legumes
2. Fruits
3. Grain (cereal) foods,
4. Lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, legumes/beans
5. Milk, yoghurt, cheese

Healthy eating also includes limiting the amount of saturated fat, salt, sugars and alcohol

Benefits of Healthy Eating for Adults

• Helps the digestive system function
• Supports muscles and strength in bones
• Boost immunity
• Lowers risk of Diabetes Type 2 and heart disease
• Helps to achieve and maintain a healthy weight
• Keeps skin, teeth and eyes healthy