BALANCED DIET

Dr. Alok Acharya

Asst. Professor
MD. Community Medicine
NOMCTH

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DEFINITION
A diet may be defined as the kinds of food on which a person or
group lives.

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A balanced diet is defined as one
which contains a variety of foods
in such quantities and proportions
that the need for energy, amino
acids, vitamins, minerals, fats,
carbohydrate and other nutrients is
adequately met for maintaining
health, vitality and general well-
being and also makes a small
provision for extra nutrients to
withstand short duration of
leanness .
A balanced diet has become an
accepted means to safeguard a
population from nutritional
deficiencies
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BALANCED DIET

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BALANCED DIET

Balanced diet is diet that consists of all important nutrients. These

nutrients are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and
fiber etc

. These proportions vary for each individual because everyone has

different metabolic rates and levels of activity

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 THE FOOD GUIDE
PYRAMID
A nutritional education guide "The Food
Guide Pyramid" :
emphasizes foods from the five major food
groups shown in the three lower sections of
the Pyramid
Each of these food groups provides some,
but not all, of the nutrients required.
Foods in one group can't replace those in
another.
No one of these major food groups is more
important than another - for good health,
one needs them all

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FOOD PYRAMID

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 PRINCIPLES OF BALANCE DIET

In constructing balanced diet, the following principles should be

borne in mind :
(a) First and foremost, the daily requirement of protein should be
met. This amounts to 10-15 per cent of the daily energy intake,
(b) Next comes the fat requirement, which should be limited to 15-30
per cent of the daily energy intake
(c) Carbohydrates rich in natural fibre should constitute the
remaining food energy.
(d) The requirements of micronutrients should be met.

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RDA

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RDA

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 PRINCIPLES OF BALANCE
DIET
A balance diet meet the nutritional need of individual and family.
Well balance diet provides carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins,
minerals and water.
It is cost effective, cheap and easily available.
Nutritive values of food is improved and enhanced by sprouting and
fermenting.

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CONT….

Individual like and dislike food allergies are considered while

planning well balance diet.
It provides variety in meals.
Advice to eat fresh food in the form of salads.
Include vegetables and fruits in daily diet.
Uses mixed cereals and pulses in diet.

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ROLE OF NURSE
PREPARING A BALANCE
DIET

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 ROLE OF NURSE PREPARING A
BALANCE DIET

While preparing diet menu the nurse must be aware about balance
diet and its component.

Patient should be explained about the balanced diet and also the
various food groups which come under it.

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CONT…
Budgeting should keep in mind while planning balance diet
Like and dislike should considered by nurse while planning a balance
diet
The diet should be plan according to need of client and as per the
condition of the client.

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CONT…

While planning the balance diet menu the nurse should keep in a
mind about following points,
:- Physiological factor
:- social and economical value
:- cultural beliefs
:- Availability
Nurse should explain hygienic practice while preparing food

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FACTOR WHICH AFFECT BALANCED
DIET

Finances
The Food Standards Agency states that those living under low-
income restrictions eat less fresh vegetables , which often cost more
than less nutritious foods.
Eating Disorders
Eating disorders such as anorexia affect diet and eating habits, those
who have eating disorders are at an increased risk of anemia, hair
loss.

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CONT..

Stress
Stress causes a variety of behaviors in some, ranging from not
eating to overeating. For some, stress causes upset stomach or
intestinal disorders like diarrhea or constipation.
Medical Conditions
Medical conditions both acute and chronic, along with treatments
for such conditions

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IMPORTANCE OF A BALANCED DIET

Disease Prevention
Eating a balanced diet is the easiest way to protect yourself from
many of the diseases associated with aging, including diabetes and
heart disease.
Meeting Nutritional Needs
Healthy foods contain vitamins and minerals that boost immunity
and serve as natural protection from many common illnesses.

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CONT..

Weight Control
A balanced diet can also help maintain weight
Proper Sleep
Eating heavy, oily foods can cause insomnia

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CONT..

Quality of Life
Eating a balanced diet is important because it allows to enjoy life,
have more energy, feel less stress.

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FACTORS INFLUENCING FOOD
SELECTION

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PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS.

In periods of growth or vigorous physical activity, we are likely to be

hungry which will influence the foods we eat.

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 LIFESTYLE FACTORS
Sedentary lifestyle
Active, moderate worker
These things have influence on food selection

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 FAMILY AND CULTURE FACTORS

. Family is one of the strongest influences on food choice.

The family is where we learn food preparation skills that will
influence our food choices through life.
. Different cultural groups often have different religious beliefs,
which can influence the foods selected.

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PEERS – A SOCIAL FACTOR

Children may wish to eat the same kinds of food as their friends and
perhaps eat at the same places.

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SOCIO-ECONOMIC
FACTOR
Socio-economic factor is having a greater impact on food selection.
Social values as well as cultural believes of a person will affect the
food selection
family’s food choices are affected by a lack of money

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MEDIA

We are constantly bombarded by messages about food in all forms of

media - television, radio, newspapers and magazines.
.

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TECHNOLOGY

Technological changes have seen the production of a greater

variety of foods available

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MARKETING AND BUGETING

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 THANK YOU
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