Basic approach of nutrition: food
The functioning, growth and good health of the human body depends on a daily supply in nutrients. The essential nutrients for life are:
- Macronutrients: proteins, lipids, glucides
- Micronutrients: vitamins, minerals and oligo-elements.

People in this country tend to focus on the cosmetic and “esthetical ” facets of “fatness.” Often overlooked are the health related risks of being overweight. These are real and should be a strong incentive for people to lose weight.
Can you be Fat and Fit?
According to the U.S. Surgeon’s Report on Overweight and [...]