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MODULE-3 Diet and Nutrition
Holistic Health

According to Yog a ‘Balanced Diet’ is that diet which restores balance
at all levels and helps in a holistic way of living.

WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNT

Note Diet is the sum of the food consumed by us for our survival.

The food we consume performs four important functions such as (i) helps
in growth and development, (ii) repair worn-out tissues, (iii) provide energy,
and (iv) protect us from illness.

Nutrition is a science in which the process of food intake and utilization of
it by our body is studied.

Nutrients are chemical substances in the food needed by all living organisms
to survive, grow and reproduce. It is of two types namely (i) macronutrients,
and (ii) micronutrients.
Macronutrients are our main source of energy and they include
carbohydrates, fat and proteins, whereas vitamins, minerals and water are
the micronutrients.

A balanced diet is that foods and drinks which contain the appropriate blend
of all nutrients required for normal growth and function of an individual.

The ‘yogic diet’ is that foods which are conducive to yogic practices and
progress in spirituality. It is classified into three types namely- Tamasic,
Rajasic and Sattvic.

The foods which are heavy for digestion and increase the laziness, lethargy,
dullness and anger are called as tamasic diet, rajasic diet is that foods which
stimulate the body and excite the desires, making the mind restless; the
foods which are light for digestion and help in calming down the mind are
regarded as sattvic diet. The ‘sattvic diet’ is considered to be the best diet
according to yogic concept.

TERMINAL QUESTIONS

1) Define food and explain its functions.

2) Write about the nutrition, nutrients and its types.

3) Explain the concept of balanced diet.

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