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1. a special course of food to which one restricts oneself, either to lose weight or for
medical reasons.
"I'm going on a diet"
synonyms: dietary regime, dietary regimen, dietary program, restricted diet, crash diet; More
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verb
1. restrict oneself to small amounts or special kinds of food in order to lose weight.
"it's difficult to diet"
Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person's intake of energy
and/or nutrients. The termmalnutrition covers 2 broad groups of conditions.
Every day, 95 children in the Philippines die frommalnutrition. Twenty-seven out of 1,000
Filipino children do not get past their fifth birthday. A third of Filipino children are stunted, or
short for their age. Stunting after 2 years of age can be permanent, irreversible and even fatal.
Carbohydrates are the sugars, starches and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables and milk
products. Though often maligned in trendy diets, carbohydrates— one of the basic food groups
ources of protein
Most of the nutrients in food fall into three major groups: proteins, fats, and carbohydrates. The
body uses fat as a fuel source, and fat is the major storage form of energy in the body. ...
Some examples of foods that contain fats are butter, oil, nuts, meat, fish, and some dairy
products.
This includes the mucous barriers in your eyes, lungs, gut and genitals which
help trap bacteria and other infectious agents.
These spots occur when the sebaceous glands get clogged up with dead skin
and oils. These glands are found in the hair follicles on your skin and produce
sebum, an oily, waxy substance that keeps your skin lubricated and
waterproof.
Though the spots are physically harmless, acne may have a serious effect on
people's mental health and lead to low self-esteem, anxiety and depression
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The key nutrients needed for maintaining healthy bones as you age are
protein, calcium and vitamin D.
6. Promotes Healthy Growth and Reproduction
Phosphorus is a mineral that is part of every cell in your body. It is found mainly in your bones
and teeth.Phosphorus works with calcium and other nutrients to build healthy bones and
teeth. Phosphorus also helps maintain normal acid/base balance, supports growth, and is
involved with the storage and use of energy.
Potassium is a mineral found in the foods you eat. It's also an electrolyte. Electrolytes conduct
electrical impulses throughout the body. They assist in a range of essential body functions,
including: blood pressure
Sodium can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
... Sodium is a mineral and one of the chemical elements found in salt. Salt (also known by its
chemical name, sodium chloride) is a crystal-like compound that is abundant in nature and is
used to flavor and preserve food.
Smoked, cured, salted or canned meat, fish or poultry including bacon, cold cuts, ham,
frankfurters, sausage, sardines, caviar and anchovies.
Frozen breaded meats and dinners, such as burritos and pizza.
Canned entrees, such as ravioli, spam and chili.
Salted nuts.
Beans canned with salt added.
Many fresh fruits and vegetables are rich in potassium: Bananas, oranges, cantaloupe,
honeydew, apricots, grapefruit (some dried fruits, such as prunes, raisins, and dates, are also
high in potassium) Cooked spinach. Cooked broccoli
Phosphorus can be found in foods (organic phosphorus) and is naturally found in protein-
rich foods such as meats, poultry, fish, nuts, beans and dairy products.Phosphorus found in
animal foods is absorbed more easily than phosphorus found in plant foods.
court·ship
/ˈkôrtˌSHip/
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noun
1. a period during which a couple develop a romantic relationship, especially with a view to
marriage.
synonyms: romance, affair, love affair, going out, going steady, dating, engagement, keeping
company
"he married his wife after a whirlwind courtship"
o behavior designed to persuade someone to marry or develop a romantic relationship
with one.
"he was eventually successful in his patient courtship of Dorothy"
synonyms: wooing, courting, suit, pursuit, attentions, advances, blandishments;
archaicaddresses
"the supposed courtship of Harriet by Mr. Elton"
o the behavior of male birds and other animals aimed at attracting a mate.