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Importance of Sodium: Sodium is represented by the symbol Na. This is a mineral which is usually taken more or less in its pure form and also in addition to the amounts present in foods. All other minerals except Sodium Chloride are present in sufficient amounts in a balanced diet. Sodium is easily absorbed in the small intestine. Sodium is lost during exercise or in hot environment through sweat. Sodium Chloride also known as table salt and we take it in our diet in the form of salt.2.4 grams of Sodium is found in 6 grams of Sodium Chloride. Sources: Sodium rich foods Vegetables 🥒🍆: green leafy vegetables, dried fruits🍑🍓, roots like beet root, carrot 🥕, radish.  Animal:  milk 🥛, egg white🥚 , fish 🐠, meat 🥓🍖. Function:  Sodium plus ion is present abadundantly in the extra cellular fluid of human body. Sodium plus ion acts with other electrolytes, especially potassium ion in the extra cellular fluid to regulate the osmotic pressure and maintain proper water bala...

Importance of Omega-3: Omega-3 is a polyunsaturated fatty acid that body cannot make by its own. So these are referred to as "essential fats". As body cannot produce it we have to get it from the food that we intake. Polyunsaturated meaning presence of  many double bonds in the molecule of Omega-3 fatty acid.  Sources: Omega-3 rich foods   Flax seeds, Chia seeds, Wal nuts, soyabean oil, mustard oil, crab, oily fish etc. Types: 1. Eicosapentanoic acid (EPA): It Contains twenty carbon fatty acid, a chemical called eicosanoids is produced by it that helps in reducing inflammation. It is also used  in reduction of symptoms of depression. 2. Docosahexanoic acid (DHA): It Contains twenty two carbon fatty acid and is responsible for 8% of brain weight. It is mainly responsible for brain 🧠 development and function. 3. Alpha-Linolenic Acid (ALA): It is a eighteen carbon fatty acid and helps in better functioning of heart, immune system and nervous system. Omega-3 rich foods ...

Special festival: Raja is one of the most celebrated festival in Odisha. Odia people used to celebrate this festival for 3 days. Usually this festival is celebrated in the mid of the month June every year. The festival has 3 days for celebration along with a day prior to first day of the festival which is known as "paani buha". This paani buha meaning carrying water from the water resources and storing it inside house. This is a long tradition so people in ancient days did not had individual tube well and they used to bring water from public tube well or by any other public means. Village people of Odisha are desperately waiting for this festival to arrive. People from different social strata come together to enjoy in this festival. Three days celebration: The first day of this festival is known as "Pahili Raja", means first day of the festival. Second day of the festival is know as Raja Sankranti and last day is known as sesha Raja or last day of Raja.      Main a...

Introduction:   Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder or condition where body cells cannot utilize glucose properly due to insufficient secretion of insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced by Beta cells of pancreas which plays very important role in transport of glucose into the body cells for production of energy in the body. The predisposing factors for this condition mainly hereditary, stress or chronic malnutrition. Fasting blood glucose level if greater than equal to 126 mg/dL then the condition is said to be diabetic. Risks in Diabetes Meaning : Diabetes mellitus = Diabetes meaning to pass through and mellitus meaning sugar or honey. So passing of sugar in urine is termed as Diabetes mellitus. Symptoms : Symptoms of Diabetes Increased thirst, increased urination, increased hunger, weight loss, glycosuria, hyper glycemia, skin irritation, body weakness, loss of energy, blurred vision, slow healing of cuts, tingling in hands etc. Types:   Type 1 : This ...

Importance of Zinc: Zinc is known to be an essential trace element that body itself cannot produce. It is a fact that a normal adult person's body contains 2-3 grams of Zinc. Zinc has been found to be present in the hormone insulin. Zinc also plays a vital role in the formation of DNA and RNA. Zinc aids in the curing of burns and wounds.Plants also use Zinc as a vital nutrient for their growth and development.Zinc is also known for its anti-viral characteristics. Sources: Zinc rich foods Animal sources-  Seafood, meat, eggs, milk Plant source - Whole cereals, Pumpkin seeds, cashewnuts, Spinach, legumes. Functions of Zinc: Zinc plays vital role in cell division and growth of human body. During pregnancy Zinc prevents congenital abnormalities and also help in reduction of incidence of premature delivery. In males, Zinc helps in maintaining fertility. Immunity boosting is also another major function of Zinc. Zinc functions as wound and cut healer. Reducing acne and rushes is a...

Importance of Vitamin C: Vitamin C or Ascorbic Acid or Ascorbate is a water soluble vitamin which is proved to act as an anti oxidant, anti inflammatory and immunity enhancer in human body. The role of Vitamin C is linked to reduction of severity of COVID -19 due to its immunity boosting nature and consequently reducing the Cytokine Storm if occurs. Vitamin C rich foods Novel Corona Virus: SARS CoV 2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2) is an acronym adopted by International Community on Taxonomy of Viruses on 11.02.2020. The name is given as such because it is a genetic cousin of MERS CoV (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus) which was outbroken in 2002. In December 2019  an idiosyncratic Pneumonia was reported to the WHO, China Country Office. The causative viruses were never appeared before so they are considered as novel Corona Virus. These viruses were first appeared in Wuhan city, in the Hubei province of China. It is a zoonotic disease as it begins in...