Relationship between Nutrition and Diet: Importance of Eating Healthy Food

Healthcare

Table of Contents
Introduction...........................................................................................................................................2
Main Context.........................................................................................................................................2
Eating habits......................................................................................................................................2
The cultural, lifestyle and expert influences that influence the decisions about diet and nutrition......4
Culture...............................................................................................................................................4
Lifestyle.............................................................................................................................................4
Expert influences...............................................................................................................................5
Conclusion.............................................................................................................................................6
References.............................................................................................................................................7
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Introduction
The lifestyle of people is changing very rapidly and it has become very much important for
them to understand the relationship between nutrition and diet. An appropriate balance of
nutrient in a diet is considered to be very much important in order to live a healthy life. I have
focused on my eating habits that are being influenced by many factors. We think that food
needs to be eaten for fuelling our body but the actual fact is that the majority of food choices
are being based on the enjoyment factor. Eating is considered to be an enjoyable experience
as we often select to each food that is very tasty but it imposes a significant impact on our
body(Maxfield 365). Sometimes, I eat foods that contain less nutrition but it can make me fat,
depressed and unhappy. I have focused on the importance of eating healthy food.
Main Context
Eating habits
I have seen children and teenagers like to eat fast foods, sweets, chips etc. But I think eating
high nutrient and healthy food is very much important for them. I have maintained a routine
of eating healthy foods which do not impose a negative effect on my body. In breakfast, I eat
eggs, cheese, bread, and milk. I prefer to eat fresh herbs, miso soup, apple salad, vegetarian
chilli, and cherries. I also eat healthy food in evenings such as popcorn, almond, and sweet
potatoes. In dinner, I like to eat fish, meat, salmon, and vegetables. At weekends sometimes I
eat fast foods and ice creams as I got attracted towards it. On Wednesday and Friday, I like to
have soups that are made of fruits and green vegetables. On the rest of the days, I prefer to eat
roasted foods. In the desert, I eat strawberries, pancakes or ice creams. I love to drink orange
juice and in soup, I like macaroni soup.
I have maintained a routine that ensures that I am eating healthier foods which are full of
nutrient. Sometimes, I get influenced by the eating habits of my friend because they prefer to
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