Balance Diet For Tuberculosis Patient Some tips for a balanced diet

Balance Diet For Tuberculosis Patient 

Tuberculosis is a disease caused by an infection of a bacterium known as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. The  only  way to cure tuberculosis is through a rigorous course of antibiotics prescribed by  doctor. The average duration of treatment is around six months to a year. A healthy balanced diet can help prevent of  malnutrition .

Some tips for a balanced diet 

• Consume an adequate amount of fruit and vegetables but stay within the correct calorie level for a healthy weight. On a 2000-calorie diet, eat 2 cups of fruit and 2 and a half cups of vegetables per day. Eat more or less according to calorie needs.

• Eat a variety of fruit and vegetables each day. Choose from all five vegetable sub-groups (dark green, orange, legumes, starchy vegetables, and other vegetables) several times a week.

• Consume 3 or more ounce-equivalents of whole-grain foods each day, with the rest of the recommended grains coming from enriched or whole-grain products. At least half  grains should come from whole grains. Eating at least 3 ounce-equivalents of whole grains per day can reduce the risk of heart disease, may help with weight maintenance, and will lower health risk for other chronic diseases.

• Consume 3 cups per day of fat-free or low-fat milk or equivalent milk products. Adults and children can consume milk and milk products without worrying that these foods lead to weight gain. There are many fat-free and low-fat choices without added sugars that are available and consistent with an overall healthy dietary plan. If a person has difficulty drinking milk, ...choose alternatives within the milk food group, such as yogurt or lactose-free milk, or consume the enzyme lactase prior to the consumption of milk products. For people who must avoid all milk products (e.g. individuals with lactose intolerance, vegans), non-dairy calcium-containing alternatives may be chosen to help meet calcium needs.

• Eat a variety of protein rich foods, with more fish, beans, peas, nuts and seeds.

• Eat less than 2,300 mg (approximately 1 teaspoon of salt) of sodium per day.

• Choose low-sodium foods, and do not add salt when cooking. Also, eat potassium-rich foods, such as fruits and vegetables.