Get enough nutrients
A healthy diet is vital for your mental, physical and social well-being. The physical requirements include adequate energy intake and sufficient fluids. This includes consuming the five food groups in the suggested proportions and adequate minerals and vitamins (“Everyday nutrition”, 2016). Mental requirements include having the knowledge and skills to access, prepare, and consume healthy food, as well as the motivation to do so (Rozin, Fallon, & Mandell, 2017). Socioeconomic needs include the ability to access affordable and healthy food as well as having sufficient financial resources to buy it. Additionally, having access to safe and healthy food preparation environments, such as reliable running water and functioning cooking appliances, is essential (“Everyday nutrition”, 2016). Finally, having a supportive social environment is important, as this can provide the necessary encouragement and support to make healthy food choices (Rozin, Fallon, & Mandell, 2017). These requisites all are important for healthy nutrition and must be considered when looking at overall health. Cont…