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Micronutrients – vitamins and minerals – are consumed in relatively smaller quantities, but are essential to body processes. The food guide pyramid is a pyramid-shaped guide of healthy foods divided into sections. Each section shows the recommended intake for each food group (i.e., protein, fat, carbohydrates and sugars). Making healthy food choices can lower one’s risk of heart disease and the risk of developing some types of cancer, and can help one maintain their weight within a healthy range. Genetics, or inherited traits from parents, also play a role in determining the health status of individuals and populations.
- Environmental health, community health, behavioral health, and occupational health are also important areas of public health.
- Data collected from apps can be stored alongside data from your Apple Watch and information you’ve logged directly on your iPhone.
- In addition to health care