Nutrition and Food Sciences

A poor diet is a major contributor to many leading causes of chronic illness and death. Maintaining a healthy diet, combined with regular physical activity, is essential for good nutrition and a long, healthy life. Consuming nutrient-rich foods and balancing energy intake with physical activity to achieve a healthy weight is crucial at every stage of life. Diets high in calories from sugar, starch, and fat but low in essential nutrients can lead to excess energy intake, overweight, and obesity. The balance between energy intake and physical activity, along with the quality of the foods consumed, plays a key role in nutrition and the prevention of chronic diseases.