Understanding the Importance of Balanced Nutrition: Steps to Optimal Health

Authors

  • Nurul Fadhilah Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, Indonesia Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62872/9123t558

Keywords:

Balanced Nutrition, Optimal Health, Nutrition Survey

Abstract

This article underscores the importance of balanced nutrition as the foundation of optimal health in an era of modern lifestyles and varied diets. Proper nutrition contributes to physical and mental health, and prevents chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and heart disease. Understanding the essence of balanced nutrition is considered the first step towards optimal health. The proposed research methodology includes literature analysis, population surveys, and interviews with nutritionists to understand the understanding and implementation of balanced nutrition. The results are expected to generate practical guidelines to promote a balanced diet. Balanced nutrition is considered an important foundation for physical and mental health, supporting organ function, healthy growth, a strong immune system, and preventing chronic diseases. It is also important during the growing years of children and adolescents, and plays a role in mental health by reducing the risk of depression and anxiety. Overall, understanding and implementing balanced nutrition is expected to help individuals and communities build healthy and sustainable lifestyles, improving physical, mental health and productivity.

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Published

2024-05-31

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How to Cite

Understanding the Importance of Balanced Nutrition: Steps to Optimal Health. (2024). Journal Nutrizione, 1(1), 1-7. https://doi.org/10.62872/9123t558