Today, 60 percent of American women are overweight. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, more than a third of overweight American women are obese. Women who become overweight consume more calories/energy from food than they burn during the day, causing them to gain weight. Poor eating habits and low physical activity lead to weight gain which makes them lose self-confidence while increasing many health risks. All women need the satisfaction and benefits of a healthy life, but maintaining a healthy lifestyle requires healthy diet and nutrition, physical activity, mental well-being and well-being. be spiritual. What a person eats daily is the basis for knowing whether you are healthy or unhealthy. When most women think about eating healthy, some think it means staying unrealistically thin, depriving yourself of the foods you love most, and following a strict diet. A poor, healthy diet gives you more energy, confidence, stabilizes your mood, and keeps your body and mind healthier (The Healthline Editorial Team). To achieve a healthier diet, you need to learn about nutrition, expand your range of healthy food choices, and plan/maintain a healthier diet. When you start eating healthily, it is very important to understand the nutrients in the foods you eat. Nutrition is the study of the nutrients in food, how the body uses nutrients, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease (Nordqvist, Medical New Today). There are seven different nutrients including: Strawhand 2 carbohydrates, proteins, fats, minerals, vitamins, fiber and water. Every nutrient is important and necessary for the health of our body, and different foods are richer in nutrients than others. Carbohydrates are...... middle of paper ......ins. Inactive people should drink at least eight cups of water per day. Active people need 13 to 14 glasses of water per day to keep their bodies hydrated (dorchesterhealth.org). Living a healthy lifestyle involves eating nutrient-dense foods. The five main food groups are vegetables, fruits, dairy, grains and proteins. Vegetables are rich in vitamin A and potassium, especially vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, spinach, and cooked green vegetables. Fruits also contain plenty of vitamin A and potassium. Cantaloupe, oranges, and bananas are all examples of fruits. Dairy products provide all the calcium and potassium you need, such as 1% milk and low-fat yogurt. Cereals such as ready-to-eat cereals contain a lot of iron and folic acid. Beans, peas, oysters, salmon, nuts and seeds are all protein foods and can be high in potassium, fiber, vitamin E and omega fatty acids.-3..