Food isn’t just something we eat when we are hungry. It gives us the energy to work, study, exercise and do our everyday jobs; it provides nutrients that make the body grow; repair tissues; maintain normal functions; support well being.

Knowing why food is important to us makes it easier for us to choose what we eat every day. If you eat traditional Indian food at home, take lunch with you to work or rely heavily on restaurant meals — quality and balance of your diet will affect your health over time.