Bholu’s doctor told him that he could have heart problems because he was too fat. Which of the following suggestions could you give Bholu so that he can avoid heart problems?
Suggestion 1: “You must reduce all the nutrients you consume every day”.
Suggestion 2: “You must reduce fat and carbohydrate nutrients in your diet”.
Suggestion 3: “You must stop taking foods with vitamins and minerals”.
Suggestion 4: “You must increase physical activity”.
Suggestions 2, 4
By reducing intake of foods containing energy-rich nutrients like carbohydrates and fats, Bholu can control the amount of fat accumulating in his body. Increasing physical activity by doing more exercise can help him to use up the fat stored in his body.
Nutrients like proteins, vitamins and minerals are essential and their intake must not be reduced below required levels as they are essential for proper functioning of the body.