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Nutrition sounds so simple but, taken in a more serious manner, is actually a complicated subject matter. A common mistake we take nutrition to mean is equating “leanness” or “thinness” to malnourishment. Body weight is not an indicator of good health. In fact, overweight could be a sure sign of malnutrition and an unhealthy lifestyle. In order to be clear on the subject of nutrition, we first have to define the parameters of the discussion. In what context is the subject being discussed? What is the reason for discussing nutrition? Clarifying the issue can give us a level playing field offering a clearer and far-reaching perspective and a more practical definition of nutrition. A good definition of nutrition could be “the science that deals with food and its effects on the body”. Correct? Yes or no. YES if you take it in the context of “food intake, its processing as metabolised and the use of energy it pumps into the body through physical or mental activities that burn calories which are actually energy units stored as ‘adipose tissue’ or ‘fat depot’ if not used”. The answer is NO if your science of food means only the “wanton consumption of food for your satisfaction,” whatever your motives are. The modern day context of nutrition, given the sorry state of physical (and mental) health of this generation of citizens of the Earth, is that which is equated to diet, exercise and weight loss. Diet, yes. But it should be proper and balanced diet. Exercise, yes. But also proper and not excessive exercise. Weight loss? Yes and no. Weight loss as a result of properly programmed diet and exercise is correct. But you should not go into a weight loss program if you are thin and light. What else could you lose if not your health? Weight loss has become a very “fashionable” movement and so many commercial weight loss program clinics compete with each other promising a trim physique in an unbelievably short time – crash programs that really do not care about your heath even as they profess to, but are actually setting their sights on the dollars you will pay them for the program. It is no wonder you hear people air their disappointment with an ineffective weight loss program they paid a fortune for. Weight loss should be considered in the proper context. It should have something to do with proper nutrition that will bring about good health – in body, heart and mind – mental, physical and psychological well-being, in other words. Don’t just plunge into just any weight loss program. It pays to research, read and consult accredited and qualified nutrition and dietetics professionals.
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