Physical Health: Effects of a healthy diet

Diet affects the overall health and well being of a person. Eating a balanced and healthy diet or an unhealthy diet affects a person's social, physical and emotional health, which are inter-related and are dependent upon each other.

When a person eats a healthy diet, the effects on their physical health include:

Being healthy

• A healthy diet gives the body the nutrients it needs to perform physically, maintain wellness and fight disease.

Having energy

• A healthy diet gives a person more energy, allowing the person to exercise frequently and stay active.

Getting good rest

• A healthy diet calms the nervous system and triggers a sleep inducing hormonal response which helps a person sleep soundly during the night.

Feeling good

• A healthy diet helps a person maintain a healthy weight and so they feel good about themselves and do not suffer much with illnesses and/or injury.