Average  Americans consumes 22-28 Teaspoons of added sugars per day. It means 350-440 empty calories (No nutrient value) per day. All added sugars have negative metabolic effects. www.whoisbloom.com
Sugar & Body Fat
Added sugar seems to boost liver, muscle and visceral fat. Excessive fat, no matter where located increases risk of diabetes.
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   Include Saccharine, Aspartame, acesulfameK, sugar alcohol, Stevia.
·         Used in yogurt, baking and processed foods.
·         Ongoing debate regarding safety.

Ingerir proteína se recomienda como fuente de energía en lugar de carbohidratos; Las proteínas son tranformadas en aminoácidos, los cuales no son  almacenados por el cuerpo. El cuerpo toma lo que necesita y el exceso se excreta por la orina.

Los carbohidratos se convierten en glucosa en el torrente sanguíneo. El exceso no necesitado se almacena en forma de grasa en hígado y músculos.

Finalmente, las proteínas ayudan a sentirse lleno y  a reconstruir los músculos; Así que el cuerpo no estará flácido al final del programa de pérdida de peso.
 
•Leche, yogurt, queso
•Carne animal: Carne de pollo, pescado,
•Granos y legumbres: soya, quinua, lentejas.

• Son compuestos orgánicos  esenciales en la dieta
• Promueven el crecimiento, mantenimiento
• Debe ser absorbidas en el cuerpo para trabajar

• Ayuda a hacer colágeno en el cuerpo para la cicatrización de heridas
• Aumenta  absorción del hierro en los alimentos de plantas
• Promueve el sistema inmunológico

•Cáncer:  Vit.CFrutas/verduras  puede proteger contra el cancer de pulmón, mama, colon
•Cardiovalular:  Alta cantidad Vit.C frutas/verduras puede reducir riesgo de enfermedades cardiovasculares
•Resfriado común:  Suplementos Vit.C  pueden reducir la gravedad/longitud

Minerales

• Calcio, hierro, magnesio, potasio.
• Son necesarias para el cuerpo: Crecimiento, desarrollo y mantenimiento. Ayudan con los impulsos de los nerviosos, latidos del corazón etc..
• Se encuentran en  variedad de frutas, verduras, granos, legumbres, pescado, carne

La recomendación final es comer en un plato variedad de frutas y verduras de diferentes colores, legumbres, granos, carnes blancas. La cantidad es de mayor a menor  respectivamente. En un programa de perdida de  peso coma más frutas, verduras, legumbres y menos granos y carnes. Comer es importante, el cuerpo lo  necesita. Lo que  debemos hacer es comer los alimentos adecuados y en la cantidad necesaria.

Protein intake is recommended as a source of energy instead of carbohydrates;  due to proteins are broken-down as amino acids, which are not stored by the body. In the same way, the body takes what is needed and the excess is excreted by the urine.

Carbohydrates become glucose into the blood stream. The excess that the body does not need is stored as body fat in the liver and muscles.

Finally, proteins help you to feel full.  They help to rebuild the muscles; so the body will not be flaccid. There will be a great body form at the end of the weight loss program.

• Milk, yogurt, cheese
• Animal Flesh: Poultry, fish, meat
• Grains and vegetables: soy, quinoa, lentils.
   

• They are organic compounds essential in diet
• Promote growth, maintenance
• Vitamins have to be absorbed in body in order to work

• • Helps body make collagen for wound healing
• • Increases absorption of iron in plants foods
• • Promotes healthy immune system

• Cancer Fruit/veg Vit.C may protect against lung, breast, colon
• Heart disease High fruit/veg  may lower risk  cardiovascular disease
• Common cold Vit.C supplements may reduce severity/length 

•  Calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium.
•  Are needed by the body: Grow, develop, and stay healthy. They Help nerve impulses, heartbeat etc.
•  Are found in a variety of fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes, fish, meat

 
Nourishing properly the body is the pathway to achieve wellness. A proper diet and positive lifestyle can break the cycle of sickness and early death.
Did you know that 65% of the world’s population live in countries where overweight and obesity kill more people than underweight people?  By this time more people are overweight than underweight in the world. *World Health Organization, Media Centre, Obesity and overweight, may 2012.
The cost of a poor nutrition: Chronic disease risk, reduced quality of life, significant financial impact.

Top Seven Global Causes of Death
1.       Ischemic heart disease
2.       Stroke/cerebrovascular disease
3.       Lower respiratory infections
4.       Chronic  pulmonary disease
5.       Diarrheal diseases
6.       HIV/AIDS
7.       Trachea, Bronchus, lung cancer
*World Health Organization, June 2011

Top Seven US Causes of Death
1.       Heart disease
2.       Cancer
3.       Chronic lower respiratory disease
4.       Stroke and cerebrovascular disease
5.       Accidents
6.       Alzheimer’s disease
7.       Diabetes
        *Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011
The correlation between nutrition and quality of life is the following: Growth, development, cognitive function, physical and work capacity, disease promotion or prevention, physical, mental and social well-being.

The financial Cost of Obesity in US
·         2008, US cost of obesity was $ 147 Billion/year
·         21% of all US medical spending is obesity related
       *Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011
 
Effectiveness   of Proper Nutrition
 Nutrition intervention can reduce hospital stays. In like manner, diet and lifestyle changes are cost-effective ways to treat diabetes, obesity and other chronic diseases.