Factors affecting food and nutrition

Factors affecting food and nutrition

The following factors affects food and nutrition

·  Basal metabolic rate

·  Weight

·  Age

·  Sex

·  Climate and environment

·  Physical activities

·  Physiological state

·  Socio economic factors

·  Cultural factors

o      Life style and food habits

o      Food fads

o      Cooking practices

o      Child rearing practices

·  Religion

·  Traditional factors

·  Food production and distribution.

Food Pyramid

According to Indian Council of Medical Research, foods are grouped as shown in Pyramid according to the requirement for healthy life.

Each food groups is a source of different nutrients. Balanced diet should include all the food groups.