Image: ShutterstockHaving healthy and nutritious food that is safe and free of contamination is one of the pillars of good health. Food safety is important in this aspect since it ensures that contaminants that cause foodborne illness are not present in any food items during the handling, processing, and distribution of food. Every year on June 7th, World Food Safety Day is observed to raise awareness and emphasise the need of safe food consumption.
Foodborne illness is infectious and toxic and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, or chemical substances entering the body through contaminated food. Many foodborne diseases can have long-term effects on the human body and lead to fatal outcomes if not treated on time, suggests Minal Shah, Senior Nutrition Therapist, Fortis Hospital, Mulund who feels access to safe and nutritious food is key to sustaining life and promoting good health.
A nutritious diet helps to reduce and combat malnutrition in all of its forms. According to research, it also has an important role in the prevention of noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, metabolic syndrome, stroke, and cancer, which are major lifestyle diseases impacting the majority of urban populations. Shah discusses some of the most important aspects of a good diet, which include:
Small conscious steps can go a long way toward avoiding food waste and ensuring that meals are healthful and nutritious.
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