
Fullerton Health: The Nutrition Connection – How Overeating Fuels Diabetes Risk
At its core, nutrition is about providing your body with the right balance of energy (calories) and nutrients (proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, water) to support growth, repair, and day-to-day function. When we eat, our body uses a portion of the energy for immediate activities. If we consistently consume more energy than needed, the surplus is stored—primarily as fat.









