Health: born 'supplements', the App for a balanced diet - Adnkronos / IGN

Milan, June 20 – (Adnkronos Health) – A balanced diet and ‘the foundation of a healthy life, but with the hectic pace that characterize the days of many, and’ difficult to eat properly. Thus was born ” supplements’, the free App for smartphones and tablets , which explains how to fill those nutritional deficiencies that may become problematic in the long run. The application also contains a glossary, expert advice and a series of FAQ to answer the doubts more ‘common. “Our goal is to ‘help consumers understand food supplements and use them consciously,” said in a statement Massimiliano Dona, general secretary of the National Consumers , today in Milan to present the application, carried out with the support of the Italian industries of foodstuffs (Aiipa). The App is presented divided into 2 parts, a first dynamic section for the calculation of BMI , and a self-assessment test on knowledge of supplements, c ‘ and ‘then a second cutting section informative and educational , which describes the main categories and use of supplements, with a special guide on’ parts of the body ‘ to indicate the specific benefits of each product. “The information contained in the APA – Dona says – do not refer to commercial brands. Never forget that for specific questions relating to health and ‘appropriate to consult your own doctor or pharmacist.” “A varied and balanced diet and a adequate level of activity ‘physical lay the foundation for maintaining a state of health and quality’ of life for years to come – says Anna Paonessa, area manager food supplements and health products of Aiipa – And ‘in this context that dietary supplements are their natural use, helping to improve the nutritional status, and assisting the physiological functions of the organism. How Aiipa – adds Paonessa – we made three White Papers on the sector of food supplements, one of which just launched in collaboration with Federfarma, the educational website www.integratoriebenessere.it, and a continuous activity ‘information and education. ” “Obtaining healthy aging is now the main priority ‘of the public health system of the western world and then the medical-scientific research in the near future – explains Giovanni Scapagnini, Clinical Biochemist Universita ‘del Molise – Thanks to the use of nutritional supplements you are moving to the possibility’ to cut concrete to measure the individual, nutritional protocols really able to improve metabolism and physiological functions of the body, thus favoring ‘the establishment of a healthy aging “.