PROTEINS-the building blocks of our body

Proteins are considered as the building blocks of our body.It came from greek word 'proteos' which means 'to stand at the first place'One gram of protein gives 4kilocalories.It is essential for the growth and repair of every cell from tip to toes.
According to Lakshmanan(2009) India is a protein -starved country.The per capita intake of protein is below 10 grams a day as against a recommended intake of 50 grams.Protein is very essential during the phase of growth,especially in the first 18 months.Human beings at birth have only 70% of their brain developed.If we are not giving enough protein in the initial period,it results in irreversable  changes in the brain,which we cannot correct in the later years. .Studies shows that multiplication of cells in the body and brain continues till the age of seven or eight.If special attention is not given to the developement  of the body and brain during this formative stage,the child will not blossom out to its full genetic potential and its performance will be substandard during adult life.The single majour factor involved in this process is nutrition.unfortunatelly ,the awareness and means to provide proper quality nutrition for qrowing children are lacking among the masses.
                    

                        In the case of adults, micronutrient deficiencies are most prevalent among low income group as well as high income group.The majour micronutrient deficiencies  in India are vitamin A deficiency,Zinc deficiency ,iodine deficiency B-vitamin deficiencies like ariboflavinosis,beriberi,

pellagra and iron and folic acid deficiencies.In south india,even if we have a good educational background,there are many food fads and fallacies,like hot food and cold food.We are following it from generation to generation and it is another cause of nutritional defeciencies,especially among children and women.The concept of giving food to male members of the family first  is another issue which results in nutritional deficiencies among women,who actually need more.So we have to remove all such blocks and our mind and body should grow. 

                               "Eat Healthy
                                Feel Better
                                Live long"

nutrisolutions

Health is the wealth of the country and WHO defines health as a complete physical,mental and social well being not merely the absence of disease.Unfortunately our food intake is not balanced to the needs.It may be due to lack of awareness or lack of knowlede or due to lack of availability or food habits .

It was Protein Energy Malnutrition which was prevalent in our country but NNMB reports [2000] suggest that now it is less than 1% but micronutrient deficiencies are most prevalent among low income group as well as high income group.The majour micronutrient deficiencies  in India are vitamin A deficiency,Zinc deficiency ,iodine deficiency B-vitamin deficiencies like ariboflavinosis,beriberi,pellagra and iron and folic acid deficiencies.

In this context ,it is an essential part of our life to consult a nutritionist/dietican to modify the food pattern.The requirement of food may vary according to age,sex,occupation,BMR,blood group and stress level.. Nutrisolutions, may help you to plan your diet and changing  your diet pattern may reduce the risk of coronary diseases like heart disease,diabetes,etc.

Nutrisolutions is her dream project which aims to give dietary advice for a healthy living .After completing P.G in food and nutrition from Kerala Agricultural University ,she started her career as a dietitan in AIMS,Kochi.She worked as a visiting faculty in various colleges including MOSC,Kollenchery,St.Teresa's college and Samaritans college of nursing.She is a life member of Nutrition Society Of India. she is doing M.phill, part time.Her ultimate aim is to share her knowledge to improve the status and living condition of comman people by use of locally available foods.