Laws for Good Health

LAWS FOR A GOOD DIET 

LAW OF QUANTITY

The amount of food introduced daily into the body should be sufficient to cover the needs of the organism, providing energy, and substances needed for growth and maintenance of our tissues and organs.

A diet is adequate when it allows the individual to fully perform the functions of:

* Growth 

* Reproduction 

* Occupation 

* Mental activity and 

* Maintenance of weight in the adult.

 LAW OF QUALITY 

Diet must be complete and varied in it's make-up, so that these necessary substances Will be provided to the body:

* Carbohydrates 

* Fats ( lipids)

* Proteins 

* Vitamins

* Minerals 

* Water and 

* Vegetable fiber 

  THE LAW OF BALANCE 

  A correct ratio must be maintained between the various substances that provide energy as a part of the food supply ( carbohydrates, fats and proteins). 

* Carbohydrates: should provide between 55% and 75% of the total calories, which would indicate that for a diet of 2,000 calories, between 1,000 an 1,500 calories should be in the form of carbohydrates. This implies a daily ingestion of 275 to 375 grams of carbohydrates.

* Fats: should not exceed 30% of the total calories ingested daily, and the largest part should be of Plant Origin. This presupposes a maximum of 66 grams of fats daily for an average diet of 2,000 calories.

* Proteins: should make up 10% to 15% of the needed calories. This means that for a diet of 2,000 calories, there should be between 200 to 300 calories in the form of protein, which can be obtained with 50 to 75 grams of protein each day. 

  LAW OF ADEQUACY 

The choice, preparation and quantity of foods should be adequate to the Weight, Age, and Physical Condition of the individual as well as to the kind of work or activity that he performs. Enjoy it p 35. Your morning health nugget stay blessed.