Proper nutrition planning
The goal of proper nutrition planning is to provide nutrients according to individual’s needs and appropriate food intake that will provide energy and biological values in order to preserve and improve health.
Proper nutrition includes the following:
• Food containing enough nutrients and calories for the nutritional needs of each individual.
• A balanced intake of solid and liquid food.
• Ensure that each individual is full and satisfied with the taste of the food he or she eats.
However, although at first glance it may seem simple, creating a diet plan for each individual is not an easy thing to do, because of the simple reason that none of us are the same. Some of us have the same energy needs, but different body
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There are several body types and this is a very important factor in the nutrition planning.
• Energy requirements. Each of us has different energy needs, depending on body weight, height, age and physical activity.
• Your health status. Before you start planning your diet, you should consider measuring the levels of vitamins and minerals in your body. If you have vitamin or mineral deficiency, then your nutrition plan should be created according to the observed deficiency.
• Genetic factors. Are your parents obese or overweight, and if so, which type of obesity do they have? Knowing the genetic factors may help planning your proper nutrition. No special tests are required, it is easily determined by taking your detailed history.
• The level of physical activity.
• The
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On the contrary, the nutrition planning is very complex and you should not allow anyone to create your diet plans or use different diet plans just because your friend recommended it to you. Even if that diet plan worked for your friend, it does not mean that it will be good for you.
Therefore, do not allow anyone to create your diet plans and do not do it on your own. Ask experts in the field of nutrition to help you. The old saying goes:
"Health enters through the mouth."
The first thing you need to do is to calculate your daily energy (calories) needs. Our calculator will calculate your daily energy (calories) needs by summing up the energy needed for basal metabolism (the minimum amount of energy needed for normal functioning of the body at rest in the supine position), postprandial thermogenesis (heat that is released in the body after we eat food) and physical activity. This is the best way of calculating your energy (calories) needs, and it is recommended by all nutrition experts.
Another important thing when planning a proper diet is also planning your protein, carbohydrates and fats intake. Each of these compounds releases a certain amount of energy:
Compunds Energy relaeased from 1 g of