In celebration of Nutrition Week, let’s explore what a healthy diet looks like according to WHO. A healthy diet is essential for overall well-being, and the WHO provides guidelines on what and how much to eat for good health.
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Here’s a simplified version of their recommendations:
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Bananas provide plenty of potassium and iron as well as fibre. 1-2 bananas can be easily consumed during loose motions.
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-Adults and children 10+: Aim for 400g of fruits and vegetables daily. -Children 2-5 years: At least 250g daily. -Children 6-9 years: At least 350g daily.
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Limit fat intake to less than 30% of your total daily calories to avoid unhealthy weight gain and reduce the risk of diseases.
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Most people eat too much salt and not enough potassium, which can raise blood pressure. Reducing salt intake and eating potassium-rich foods (like bananas and spinach) is important.
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Keep sugar intake to less than 10% of your daily calories. For even better health, try to keep it under 5%. Too much sugar can lead to weight gain and cavities.
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Get most of your carbs from whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and pulses for better health.
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– Adults: Should eat at least 25 g of fibre daily. – Children (2-5 years old): At least 15 g per day. – Children (6-9 years old): At least 21 g per day.
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