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'No Miracle, Just Two Laws of Nutrition and Consumption': Says Russian Scientist on Balanced Diet
'No Miracle, Just Two Laws of Nutrition and Consumption': Says Russian Scientist on Balanced Diet
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Viktor Tutelian is a prominent expert in the study of how small biologically active substances in food work at the biochemical level. His extensive research on... 19.08.2024, Sputnik Africa
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Nutritionist Viktor Tutelian, a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, explained that the first law is about maintaining harmony between the energy provided by food and the energy expended by the body. He noted that any deviation from this balance can lead either to exhaustion and death or to obesity and the development of various diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, which can ultimately lead to death.The second law is "more complicated," he continues. It concerns the correspondence between the chemical composition of food and our physiological needs.These elements are primarily the 12 vitamins, all of which are necessary and each of which plays a specific role.Good eating behavior can be learnedHe agrees that ensuring that the diet fully meets these requirements is far from easy. Indeed, many products are available in stores, but people lack knowledge.It is essential to instill a food culture at an early age. It is also important to adhere to the principles of nutrition, as malnutrition or, conversely, overeating and changes in eating habits can lead to diseases, noted the specialist.Eating healthy and cheaply is possible"You can be rich and sick or moderately poor but in good health," Tutelian asserted.In most cases, it is enough to plan your diet carefully.It is also a matter of perseverance, the researcher added. "Unfortunately, many people shorten their own lives by disregarding all the principles. It all depends on the individual, their culture, knowledge, and willpower."If the diet does not provide all the essential nutrients for the body, it is advisable to use dietary supplements as well as vitamin and mineral complexes, as the academician recommended.
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'No Miracle, Just Two Laws of Nutrition and Consumption': Says Russian Scientist on Balanced Diet
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Viktor Tutelian is a prominent expert in the study of how small biologically active substances in food work at the biochemical level. His extensive research on mycotoxins and the development of safety assessment systems for products of modern biotechnology (GMO) and nanotechnology have earned him international recognition.
Nutritionist Viktor Tutelian, a member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, explained that the first law is about maintaining harmony between the energy provided by food and the energy expended by the body. He noted that any deviation from this balance can lead either to exhaustion and death or to obesity and the development of various diseases, particularly cardiovascular disease, which can ultimately lead to death.
The second law is "more complicated," he continues. It concerns the correspondence between the chemical composition of food and our physiological needs.
"Food provides us with about 200 chemical elements every day, a third of which are essential. These cannot be synthesized in the body from their precursors – micronutrients – which enter the body through food," the doctor explained.
These elements are primarily the 12 vitamins, all of which are necessary and each of which plays a specific role.
Good eating behavior can be learned
He agrees that ensuring that the
diet fully meets these requirements is far from easy. Indeed, many products are available in stores, but people lack knowledge.
It is essential to instill a food culture at an early age. It is also important to adhere to the principles of
nutrition, as malnutrition or, conversely, overeating and changes in eating habits can lead to diseases, noted the specialist.
Eating healthy and cheaply is possible
"You can be rich and sick or moderately poor but in good health," Tutelian asserted.
"The diet must be habitual and adapted to the region in which you live. This is the most appropriate approach, and it often involves inexpensive and accessible products," he explained.
In most cases, it is enough to plan your diet carefully.
It is also a matter of perseverance, the researcher added. "Unfortunately, many people shorten their own
lives by disregarding all the principles. It all depends on the individual, their culture, knowledge, and willpower."
If the diet does not provide all the essential nutrients for the body, it is advisable to use dietary supplements as well as vitamin and mineral complexes, as the academician recommended.
