Publisher's Synopsis
Ask yourself the following questions: Are you overweight? Do you have questions about what foods you should eat? I'm not very hungry when I know it's time to eat. Is that normal for someone my age? Do you have a health problem, such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol? If you answer yes to any of them, you may need to improve your eating habits for better nutrition. Good nutrition is an important part of leading a healthy lifestyle. Combined with physical activity, your diet can help you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, reduce your risk of chronic diseases (like heart disease and cancer), and promote your overall health. Food provides our bodies with protein, energy, vitamins and minerals to live, grow and function properly. We need a wide variety of different foods to provide the right amounts of nutrients for good health. Enjoyment of a healthy diet can also be one of the great cultural pleasures of life.
