Whatis the immune system?
The immune system is a complex network of cells,tissues, and organs. Together they help the body fight infections and otherdiseases. When germs such as bacteria or viruses invade your body, they attackand multiply. This is called an infection. The infection causes the diseasethat makes you sick. Then immune system guards you against the disease by fightingoff the germs.
Howovereating is a Bane to the immune system?
Overeating is the excess food consumed in relationto the energy that an organism expends, leading to weight gaining and oftenobesity. It may be regarded as an eating disorder. This term may also be usedto refer to specific episodes of over-consumption.
Overeating lowers the ability of the immune system tofight against diseases and infections. Furthermore, obese people are morelikely to develop coronary heart disease, which has been linked to alterationsin immune function.
Additionally, highly fatty diets appear to depressthe immune response, likely to increase the risk of infections, Reducing fat contentin the diet can elevate immune activity. However, those who under eat run agreater risk of contracting infections too if they consume less than 1200calories per day.
A cautiously planned nutrition must provide abalance of energy and nutrients. Carbohydrates, fats, minerals, proteins,roughage, vitamins and water should be taken in a balanced amount for goodhealth and better immune.