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Dear Vani Vishwanath, Thank you for the question

Acute bronchitis is an inflammation of the large airways of the lung. It is caused by infection of the large airways commonly due to viruses and is usually self-limiting. Bacterial infection is uncommon. It can sometimes be caused by allergens, irritants, and bacteria. Irritants include smoke inhalation, polluted air inhalation, dust, among others.

We request you to kindly contact your healthcare professional / pulmonologist for further assistance and management.

Here are a few dietary guidelines that can be considered to manage Acute bronchitis

• Foods rich in antioxidant like vitamins E, C, carotene, ubiquinone, flavonoids, and selenium help reduce airway inflammation. Fruits and vegetables are a good source of antioxidants.
• Try to maintain an ideal body weight.
• Choose complex carbohydrates, such as whole-grain wheat, broken wheat, millets, unpolished rice etc, fresh fruits and vegetables.
• Consume good source of protein at least twice a day to help maintain strong respiratory muscles. Some of the sources include milk, eggs, paneer, meat, fish, poultry, dhals, nuts and dried beans or peas.
• Natural fresh fruits & vegetables plays a protective role against declining lung function. Consume a minimum 5 servings of vegetables and 1 serving of fruit as they are sources of essential minerals & Vitamins and good source of fiber and will help contribute in meeting your daily requirement.
• Limit the intake of saturated fats and Choose MUFA & PUFA (mono- and poly-unsaturated fats), such as rice bran oil, peanut oil, safflower oil, coconut oil, canola, and corn oils.
• Practice an overall healthier lifestyle, including regular physical activity, consuming more whole foods, lean meat etc.

Sustainable weight management requires a holistic approach which involves lifestyle management which includes Dietary modification, Physical activity, hydration, and stress management. With any weight loss plan changes take time to reflect as your body requires sufficient time to adapt to the changes in order to show results.

An ideal weight loss meal plan should include calorie deficit diet with appropriate exercise regime followed under professional guidance.

However here are few objectives to be considered when planning to start with a weight loss program.

Count Your Daily Calories

• It is recommended to consume 500kcal less than your average, daily, current dietary intake of calories to target on 2-3kg weight loss per month (ideally 0.5kg per week).
• This target is a healthy& sustainable way of reducing and then maintaining the weight loss.
• The first step hence is “counting your daily calorie intakes”. Counting your daily calorie intake is proven to be effective when on a weight loss diet. You can use applications/apps freely available, that will help you count your calories to keep a track on your daily calorie intake and physical activity levels.
• These apps will also help you to track your hydration & sleep patterns which also impact your weight.
• Ideal body weight for an individual can be calculated using the Broca Index (BI) which is: Ideal Standard Weight (kg) = Ht (cm) – 100

According to your mentioned Height your Ideal body weight is 60kg

• WHO has given different BMI (Body mass index) classifications to categorise adults into different weight categories. BMI is a simple index of weight-for-height. It can be considered as a 2nd level indicator of overall health.

It can be calculated using a simple formula of BMI = Weight (kg) / Height (m²)

Following is the WHO BMI Classification

18.5 to 24.9 - Normal

Less than 18.5 - Underweight

25 to 29 - Overweight

Above 30 – Obese

According to your mentioned Height & weight your BMI is 24.6kg/m2 which is under the Normal BMI range as per WHO classification.

General Dietary Guidelines for weight loss that can be considered:

• Eat a well-balanced diet that includes all the 5 food groups (cereals, pulses, fruits, vegetables, milk & milk products).
• Do not skip your meals. Have small quantity of meals at regular intervals.
• Choose healthy snacking options in between your meals.
• Monitor your portion size.
• Try to include whole grains like wheat, millets and multigrain in your diet as they are a good source of fiber and other nutrients.
• Fiber in your meals can potentiate the satiating property, suppress excess hunger and control food intake. All fruits and vegetables, whole grains, nuts & seeds etc., are a good source of fiber.
• Try switching from saturated fats and trans fats to MUFA (mono-unsaturated fatty acids) & PUFA (polyunsaturated fatty acids) as they are essential fatty acids and are good for your health.
• Consume fresh, seasonal fruits as they contain many essential nutrients and are good sources of fiber.
• Carbonated and alcoholic beverages to be limited or preferably avoided.
• Deep Fried foods to be restricted. Method of cooking like baking, grilling, boiling, steaming is preferable over deep frying with excess fat/ oil.
• Minimum of 8 glasses of water should be consumed to keep yourself hydrated.
• Have your last meal at least 2-3 hours before Bed time.
• Try to follow a good sleep regimen in terms of both quantity and quality.

Some Physical Activity Tips:

Engage in at least 30-45 minutes of physical activity of moderate intensity such as walking for at least five days a week.

For further assistance you can book a call for free dietitian consultation on our website. https://www.callr.live/aashirvaadexperts/Book-Appointment  

For a customised and personalised meal plan for specific conditions please contact your Health care professional or any registered dietician.

Hope we have answered your query.

Wishing you a great day ahead.

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