Nutrition through the life course: part 7 - adults

ABSTRACT

Adults should choose a variety of nutrient rich foods containing vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates and proteins and food low in fat to be healthy and for the prevention of chronic diseases. Research has shown that excess intakes of fat, sugar, cholesterol, salt and alcohol are contributing factors to many illnesses including diabetes, cardiovascular disease and cancer. It is very important that adults balance their energy intake of food with physical activity in order to maintain an appropriate body weight and to prevent accumulation of fat which leads to obesity.