La Comida y la Salud. Que tu Alimento sea tu Propia Medicina
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https://doi.org/10.51896/tlatemoani.v16i48.845Palabras clave:
Alimentos saludables, salud, Cardiovascular, Mortalidad, Obesidad, Sobrepeso, DislipidemiaResumen
La alimentación es un elemento que influye directamente en la salud humana, afectando cualquier sistema corporal según la etapa de vida, la actividad física y el entorno donde se vive. Una dieta desequilibrada provoca deficiencias nutricionales, debilita el sistema inmunológico y fomenta enfermedades crónicas como diabetes, obesidad y cardiovasculares. Además, impacta la salud mental, asociándose a trastornos como ansiedad y depresión, actualmente vivimos una epidemia donde abunda la obesidad, la hipertensión y la diabetes. El consumo de alimentos saludables, como legumbres, semillas, pescado, frutas y vegetales, reducen factores de riesgo al aportar fibra, antioxidantes y ácidos grasos esenciales. Llevar patrones alimenticios como la dieta mediterránea, japonesa y nórdica promueven longevidad y bienestar en la población que la práctica. La combinación de alimentación equilibrada y ejercicio favorece la reversión de enfermedades crónicas, mejorando la calidad de vida y reduciendo el gasto sanitario, esto se le conoce como mejoras en el estilo de vida. Una educación y practica alimentaria adecuada es clave para prevenir enfermedades y fomentar hábitos saludables, maximizando el potencial físico, mental y emocional de las personas en cualquier etapa de su vida, por lo que la alimentación debe ser considerada pieza fundamental en la salud de la población.
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