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The importance of physical activity
The role of genetics in lifespan
How to maintain a healthy diet
We need three macronutrients
- Carbohydrates is your main energy source, fuelling the body and brain, protecting our muscles and feeding bacteria in the gut. Healthy carbohydrates are whole grains, vegies and fruit.
- Proteins build and repair our body tissues, make enzymes and hormones, build muscle, bone, cartilage, skin and blood. Protein-rich foods include, meat, chicken, fish, tofu, eggs, dairy, nuts, beans and legumes.
- Fats are vital to help absorb vitamins A, D, E and K, help regulate hormones and provide energy. Fats are found in meat, fish, chicken, dairy, oils, nuts and seeds.
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The basis of a good diet
The impact of food on health is 80 percent and exercise 20 percent. While the composition of a healthy diet can vary, there are common factors.
Good health is associated with eating mostly plants. The emphasis is on whole, unprocessed foods and limiting refined carbohydrates, added sugars a...
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Important micronutrients
- Iron helps to transport oxygen through the body. Found in red meat, chicken, fish, grains, veges and legumes.
- Vitamin A is essential for vision, the immune system, skin, and growth. It is found in liver, oily fish, milk, egg yolk and cheese.
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The ideal plate model for every meal
Every meal ideally consists of:
- Half a plate of colourful, non-starchy vegetables and/or fruit.
- A quarter of a plate of carbohydrate food
- A quarter of a plate of protein food....
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Diet and exercise
If you're exercising first thing in the morning, you may be better off not eating. But ensure you get a meal within two hours after your workout that contains carbs and protein.
If you're working out later in the day or evening, ensure you eat a meal with carbs and protein ...
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Hunger
Chronic hunger generally indicates that your diet is imbalanced or inadequate, which can cause your body to conserve energy and resist weight loss.
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Storing energy for building
Glucose is the primary "fuel" that produce energy.
- Fats are packed into small units called lipoproteins and stored as body fat for later use.
- Proteins are broken into amino acids
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