Diet Quality- in important consideration for weight loss

Diet Quality- important consideration for weight loss

By registered dietitian

The overall quality of the diet plays an important role in health and poor dietary quality had been linked with an increased risk of unwanted weight gain in both men and women.

Inadequacy of a range of micronutrients appears to be linked with a higher risk of overweight and obesity and many individuals following popular diet plans have a high likelihood of becoming micronutrient deficient. Key micronutrients that may be deficient  in such plans include calcium, iron, potassium, folic acid, magnesium,  vitamin B12, thiamine, Vitamin D, vitamins A, C and E. Some of these micronutrients are already low in some population groups in the UK.

Easy steps to boost diet quality

1.    Consumption of a healthy balanced diet, including foods from all major food groups, in appropriate amounts; this remains the key advice to underpin optimal health and wellbeing.

2.    The voluntary addition of vitamins and minerals to foods by food manufacturers (also known as food fortification) has shown to be an effective food-based strategy to increase micronutrient intakes and reduce inadequacy- without increase calorie intake. Check food labels as the range of nutrients added and amounts will vary between manufactures and across brands.

3.    Breakfast is an important opportunity to boost nutrient intake as the opportunity arises to consume a range fortified (with vitamins) products e.g. fortified breakfast cereals, breads and fortified juices. Consume breakfast regularly.

Awareness of appropriate advice to boost nutrient and diet quality is therefore relevant to the whole population and especially those undertaking steps to moderate energy (calorie) intake.

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