* proper nutrition is indispensable
Dieting is frequently mistaken for intentional food deprivation, which is meant to decrease the daily calorie intake in order to reduce the amount of superfluous fat. In fact, a diet provides the body with nutrition which, in turn, keeps it in good shape and prevents certain diseases. Moreover, nutrients (i.e. vitamins, minerals and proteins) directly influence our efficiency at school or work, as well as our ap-pearance (skin, hair, etc).