Introduction to Balanced Diet Recommendations for A Healthier Life

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Introduction to Balanced Diet Recommendations for A Healthier Life. The Balanced Diet Guidelines are one of the government's efforts to meet the nutritional needs of the people of Indonesia. Not only by providing nutritional advice, the government also invites the public to live a clean and healthy lifestyle.

Previously, the government introduced the slogan "4 Healthy 5 Perfect" as a guide to meeting the nutritional needs of the community. However, over time, the slogan is considered incompatible with the development and application of nutrition in modern society.

Therefore, the our government it is replaced the slogan with the "Recommendations for A Balanced Diet". These recommendations are considered more effective because they teach people not only about diet, but also about healthy lifestyles in general.

The 4 pillars of the principles of a balanced diet

In the Balanced Diet Guidelines, there are 4 pillars of principles that must be followed to meet nutritional needs. The following are the principles of the Balanced Diet Guidelines:

1. Eat a variety of foods

There is no single food that contains all the types of nutrients that the body needs. For example, fish is high in protein but low in fiber, while fruits and vegetables are rich in fiber, vitamins, and minerals but low in protein and fat.

Therefore, the Balanced Diet Guidelines recommend consuming a variety of foods containing macronutrients (carbohydrates, fiber, protein, and healthy fats) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) to meet your nutritional needs.

In addition, also pay attention to the amount of food consumed and a regular meal schedule. Especially for newborns under 6 months of age, it is recommended to give breast milk (breast milk only).

2. Get used to a clean lifestyle

By getting used to hygiene, you can avoid contamination of disease-causing germs. This is important to do, because the more frequent the disease occurs, the more difficult it is to satisfy it in nutrition.

Here are some examples of behaviors in deep hygiene:

•  Wear shoes when you go out
• Feed shelters for fly protection
• Washing hands with clean water and soap every time you want to eat or after defecating or urinating

3. Physical activity

Diligent movement and exercise can help control weight. In addition, regular exercise can also reduce stress, improve sleep quality, build muscle, and keep the brain and memory healthy.

Physical activity is sufficient if you exercise for 30 minutes every day. There is some physical activities that you can do include jogging, swimming, and also cycling.

4. Control and maintain your ideal weight

Monitor and keep your weight within the normal range of your body mass index (BMI). BMI it is a measurement of the body fat based on the height and also the weight.

 A high BMI value indicates being overweight or obese, while a BMI value below normal can indicate a lack of calorie and protein intake. Both of these conditions are not good for the body and can lead to various diseases.

10 Common Messages for a Balanced Diet

The Balanced Diet Guidelines also have 10 general messages about a balanced diet that can be applied in daily life, as follows:

• Gratitude and enjoyment of various dishes
• Eat plenty of vegetables and fruits
• Get used to eating side dishes that contain large amounts of protein
• Get used to eating a variety of staple foods
• Limit your intake of sweet, salty, and fatty foods
• Getting enough physical activity and maintaining an ideal weight
• Washing hands with soap and running water
• Getting used to breakfast
• Get into the habit of drinking enough and safe water
• Getting used to reading labels on food packaging

Good nutrition is very important for the health of the body. However, maintaining a clean, active, and controlled lifestyle is just as important for maintaining overall health. That is why these recommendations for a balanced diet should be applied in daily life.

 Let's start practicing balanced diet recommendations to live a healthier lifestyle. However, if you are still having difficulties or do not know how to apply it in your daily life, do not hesitate to consult a doctor.

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