2023-12-30 20:30:00
The recognized Graduate in Nutrition Sandra Merinohighlights that “it is estimated that 1 in 5 deaths worldwide are attributable to inadequate nutrition, among the main causes we find: high consumption of ultra-processed foods, salt, sugar and fats, low consumption of fruits and vegetables and low consumption of fibers that mainly cause deaths from cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes.”
The professional adds: “In the last two decades, a change in the dietary pattern has been registered worldwide, particularly in urban populations. On the one hand, we found a progressive increase in the consumption of highly processed foods and beverages with low nutritional value; simultaneously, less consumption of fruits, vegetables and whole grains and an increase in sedentary lifestyle were observed. “All these changes influenced the growth of the overweight and obesity epidemic.”
The nutritionist (whose registration for Río Negro is RN 6013, for Neuquén 182) refers to the fact that “in Argentina the changes in food practices follow the global trend and cross the entire social fabric, especially affecting the most vulnerable strata. Fruit and vegetable consumption decreased more than 30% in the last 20 years; while the consumption of soft drinks and powdered juices doubled in the same period! Our country is in fourth place in terms of sugar consumption in the world and in first place in consumption of soft drinks (131 liters, per capita / year).”
“In Argentina, changes in food practices follow the global trend and cross the entire social fabric, especially affecting the most vulnerable strata.”
Sandra Merino, Graduate in Nutrition.
When asked regarding the importance of consulting a nutrition professional to help us change eating habitsresponds: “as nutritionists, we are dedicated to working on modifying unhealthy eating habits and personalizing the most convenient type of diet, adapting it to the physical activity carried out, eating patterns, and needs according to the biological stage in which one is located. each consultant.”
Nutrition and physical activity
According to the nutrition adapted to the type of physical activitySandra Merino states that “it is extremely important because each type of exercise or discipline has different characteristics and needs (doing team sports is not the same as ultra marathons)” and states: “nutrition that meets these needs prevents injuries and improves physical performance. and helps us enjoy more fully what we like to do.”
“When temperatures exceed 30 degrees, I suggest eating foods that are easy to digest and provide water to avoid dehydration, and we can achieve this with seasonal fruits and vegetables.”
Sandra Merino, Graduate in Nutrition.
Finally, the nutritionist recommends for this time of year “increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables that provide us with water, water-soluble vitamins and fiber. They provide greater satiety and correspond to the time of year (heat/summer) that we are going through. When temperatures exceed 30 degrees, I suggest consuming foods that are easy to digest and provide water to avoid dehydration, and we can achieve this with seasonal fruits and vegetables. Our valley is very rich in this type of vegetables, we are privileged,” he concludes.
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