Written By: Tavishi Dogra | Updated: January 4, 2023, 5:31 PM
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The concept of ‘Health’ is subjective and depends on individuals and their circumstances. Factors like Geography, Body Type, Genetics, Age, Gender and many others play a crucial role in determining the proper nutrition for every human being.
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Many people often need clarification about the exact definition of nutrition and how to obtain it. Well, when we talk about Nutrition in laymen's terms, it refers to the process by which an organism uses food to support its life. So by that, food and nutrition are correlated.
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One can only get the appropriate nutrition necessary for growth and development if one has food. As a result, the muscles can weaken, the body can fatigue and the organs malfunction. So that makes nutrition and food interdependent and equally beneficial for your health.
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Nutrition is not a superficial subject. It is instead a scientific precision. Before understanding the comparison between the importance of Nutrition and Food, let’s learn about the varying needs of different individuals.
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According to the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) by FSSAI, the nutritional requirement of an adult body can be determined by the combination of their body weight and the lifestyle they lead.
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Irrespective of the detailed guidelines, when you see an Indian Dining Table in a Joint household, you will observe that the same food is prepared for Grandparents and Grandchildren. This is because a family that eats together indeed stays together… but doesn’t absorb the same amount of nutrition.
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A simple craving by a young teenager in the family after family dinner is because his active body and lifestyle aren’t finding the nutrition sufficient to function. So, while food is essential for survival, nutrition plays a more vital role in determining the intensity, strength, and energy we execute.
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Be it your body’s nutritional requirement or exercise pattern, and there are still specializations in these fields that can only be acquired after years of practice and understanding of the human body.
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That is why it's recommended not to be influenced by any random keto or vegan diet just because your favourite influencer follows it. Attention to detail of what your body requires and how much can only be determined by experts in Nutrition.
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While this might work wonders for some, it can also harm other individuals or body types. So, checking with your nutritionist before jumping into the fad is imperative. Nature always reciprocates your efforts to build a healthy lifestyle, provided you know your nutritional state and address it correctly.
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Remember, early gratification is a myth! No matter what diet you follow or your exercise regime, your body takes its sweet time adjusting to changes. It takes years to build resistance and endurance for long-term fitness, which is holistic – i.e., physical, mental and emotional. Your food intake is beneficial, and so is the external nutrition and shall be measured in terms of the right time, amount and nutritional source.
