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The benefits of having a balanced diet when it comes to nutrition is that it can prevent diseases such as CHD, Strokes, Type 2 Diabetes and some cancers ( larynx and mouth )
The main components of a balanced diet is:
• Variety of fruit and vegetables ( 5 a day )
• Plenty of fibre filled foods, especially whole grains ( Brown Rice and Bread )
• Protein filled foods ( Meats and Dairy products )
• Dairy products ( Milks and Yogurts
• Unsaturated oils and fats ( Found in oily fish and peanuts )
•Natural sugars ( most fruits )
• Foods that are low in salt
These foods are essential for a balanced diet as they have macronutrients such as Protein, Carbohydrates, Fats and all of them contain calories which is needed to supply the body with energy.

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Water is calorie free.
Water helps restore fluids lost through metabolism, breathing, sweating and removal of waste.

From the website health encyclopaedia
In a cup water contains:
- 2.37mg of magnesium
- 4.74mg of calcium
- 4.74mg of sodium

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David/Kane

Sleep is as important for good health as much as exercise and diet. Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood and health. Not getting enough quality sleep regularly raises the risk of many diseases and disorders. These range from heart disease and stroke to obesity and dementia.

Sleep deprivation affects the bodies release of ghrelin and leptin, two neurotransmitters that tell the brain when to consume calories.

Sleeping improves your ability to think clearly, make sounds decisions and learn things more quickly.

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Kane/lochie
what is micronutrients: they are vitamins and minerals, and are referred as micronutrients as they are only needed in small amounts by the body although they are extremely essential for the range of import functions in the body: some of the micronutrients is [boron(B),zinc(Zn),manganese(Mn),iron(Fe),copper(Cu),molybdenum(Mo),chlorine(Cl).

Deficiencies in any of these micronutrients can cause severe and even life threatening conditions.

We get Micronutrients from foods with water Soluble vitamins and foods with trace minerals such as nuts like cashews and legumes and water soluble vitamins such as citrus fruits, bell peppers and dark leafy greens etc.

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Carbohydrates, Fats and Protein are called Macronutrients. They are nutrients a person uses in the largest amounts. Macronutrients are the nutritive components of food that the body needs for energy and to maintain the body's structure and systems.

Proteins provide essential amino acids whilst Fats provide essential fatty Macronutrients, essential for energy and bodily functions, consist of carbohydrates, the body's primary energy source found in grains, fruits, and vegetables; proteins, crucial for tissue building and found in meat, fish, eggs, and plant-based foods; and fats, vital for energy and vitamin absorption, found in avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil. Balancing these in your diet is crucial for maintaining health, with individual needs determining the ideal ratio. Overconsumption may lead to weight gain, so sticking to your regular calorie intake can help manage this.

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Redd

It is good to have consistency throughout your diet or healthy eating, it is important to have meals at certain intervals as it can reduces the level of craving for sugar as the body is well fed and not looking for a source of quick energy.

Also having meals at certain times can prevent you from having stomach pains and overeating, as missing meals throughout the day can decrease your focus and reaction time.

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lochie
determination with a diet can be difficult to maintain, as the longer you stay on a diet, you might not be able to see the effects right away, but it is crucial to stay positive and committed to yourself, to actives to goals that you are wanting, as the effects on your body will drastically change in a positive way, as you will defiantly be able to see the changes in weight loss or other positive effects like maintaining clear skin and healthy teeth, it can also increase your life expectancy, and lower the risk of type 2 diabetes

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why do we eat breakfast in the morning? some people say that breakfast is one the most important meals of the day.
scientifically breakfast replenishes your supply of glucose to boost your energy levels, while also providing other essential nutritional requirements for good heath. the benefits of eating breakfast are controls blood sugar levels and having a good mood in the morning, it is also recommended to eat breakfast within two hours of getting up for the day.