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What are the advantages of eating a well-balanced diet?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor.

I am a 26-year-old woman. Could you please describe essential nutrients and explain why they are so vital to our health? I would like to have a clear picture of it. I have a few concerns:

  1. What are the primary types of important nutrients, and what roles do they play in the body?
  2. How can I calculate my particular daily nutrient requirements while taking into account characteristics such as age, gender, activity level, and special health conditions?
  3. What does a well-balanced, nutrient-dense diet look like?
  4. Are there any rules or meal planning suggestions you can provide me to help me do this?
  5. What are some of the most prevalent indications and symptoms of vitamin deficiencies, and how may they be addressed or avoided by dietary and lifestyle changes?

Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. He has a strong interest in mental health and has pursued advanced training in the field. Dr. Obia is known for his patient-centered approach, clinical efficiency, and commitment to holistic care for individuals and families.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

The necessary nutrients are substances that help in the maintenance of the body health include unsaturated fats, proteins, carbohydrates, water, vitamins, and minerals. They are necessary for the body to retain appropriate water and electrolytes. The best way to calculate your daily individual requirements is to visit a qualified nutritional therapist for the correct calculations.

You may get information through online resources as well as direct advice from a nutritional therapist. The signs and symptoms are bleeding, nausea, vomiting, malaise, lethargy, dizziness, and weariness, which may be remedied by consuming the necessary vital nutrients.

I hope this helps.

Kindly revert in case of further queries.

Thank you.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At February 9, 2024
Reviewed At September 30, 2025

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. He has a strong interest in mental health and has pursued advanced training in the field. Dr. Obia is known for his patient-centered approach, clinical efficiency, and commitment to holistic care for individuals and families.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia is a dedicated General Practitioner and Family Physician with expertise in managing a wide range of acute and chronic conditions. He has a strong interest in mental health and has pursued advanced training in the field. Dr. Obia is known for his patient-centered approach, clinical efficiency, and commitment to holistic care for individuals and families.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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