Fruit and its Role in Healthy Nutrition Programs

Authors

  • Mawahib Medhat Hussein Al-Mussaib Technical Institute, Al-Furat Al-Awsat Technical University,51009. Babylon, Iraq

Keywords:

healthy nutrition, Fruit, vitamins, diabetes

Abstract

Fruits are considered to be of great importance in human nutrition, as they provide the body with various salts and vitamins necessary for humans and their organs. They also help the body maintain agility and ideal weight. Some fruits have a sweet taste, others have a sour taste, and they contain many of the elements and vitamins needed and necessary to function. It performs its functions to the fullest, as it contributes to (preventing heart disease, preventing cancer, promoting weight loss, and reducing the incidence of diabetes). There are several types of fruits, each of which has several nutritional benefits.

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Published

2024-01-22

How to Cite

Hussein, M. M. . (2024). Fruit and its Role in Healthy Nutrition Programs. International Journal of Biological Engineering and Agriculture, 3(1), 110–114. Retrieved from https://inter-publishing.com/index.php/IJBEA/article/view/3364

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