Life is in motion, and life is in nutrition. The way each of us looks can be said to be "eaten" out. Has economic development and the improvement of people's living standards meant that nutrition has kept up? Not necessarily. This involves the relationship between balanced nutrition and a healthy diet. Every one of us must pay attention to nutrition, because nutrition is not only a personal issue but also a social issue, concerning the entire nation.
A piece of data shows that the average height of people over 40 in China is higher than that of Japan, but for those under 40, it is not as much. The reason for this is that after World War II, Japan faced a severe food shortage, but as its economy developed, it placed special emphasis on nutrition and had a relatively high understanding of balanced nutrition.
Economic improvement does not equal better nutrition. Currently, the number of deaths caused by malnutrition is higher than from any infectious disease. Data shows that economic losses due to poor health amount to more than 30 billion yuan.
The main cause of malnutrition is a low awareness of nutrition and insufficient nutritional knowledge. People think that they eat when they are hungry, and eat whatever they like, without considering that eating is also a science.
Nutrition is a reflection of a person's cultural quality. Therefore, how to use food to maintain one's health depends on one's basic nutritional knowledge. There are no bad foods, only poorly matched foods. The Ministry of Health has announced eight dietary principles for the entire population: First, eat a variety of foods, with grains as the main staple; Second, eat more vegetables and fruits; Third, often consume dairy and soybean products; Fourth, regularly eat moderate amounts of fish, poultry, eggs, and lean meat, and eat less fatty meat and rich dishes; Fifth, control your portion sizes and maintain a suitable weight; Sixth, eat light, low-salt foods; Seventh, limit alcohol consumption and do not drink excessively; Eighth, eat clean, hygienic, and non-perished food.
In addition, the Chinese Nutrition Society, based on the actual situation of our country's citizens, has proposed a "Dietary Pagoda" for residents, divided into five layers: The first layer, the base of the pagoda, is grain foods. Various grains contain more of these; light manual laborers should consume 500 grams per day. The second layer is vegetables and fruits. For an average healthy person, eat 400-500 grams of vegetables and 100-200 grams of fruit daily. The third layer is animal foods such as fish, meat, and eggs. Generally, this is 200 grams of fish, 50-100 grams of meat, and 20-50 grams of eggs. The fourth layer is milk and dairy products. An average person should drink 250-500 milliliters per day. The fifth layer is salt and sugar. Daily salt intake should not exceed 6 grams, and sugar should not be consumed in excess.
May everyone pay attention to nutrition, reasonably match their diet, and become a healthy and positive person.