The Importance Of Balanced Diet For The Human Capital Formation On Physical And Mental Fitness

In order to achieve the status of a developed nation, first class mind of human capital is an important asset to the country. In moving towards an era of globalization and modernization, human capital should be knowledgeable, confident, dynamic, innovative, creative, as well as physically fit and active. Balanced diet can have a positive impact on productive workforce and helps them meeting the criteria of the first-class minds which are working towards agility, accuracy of work and employment success. Such minds lead to the achievement of high income, good health and the formation of values and good habits that give prosperity to one's life. Thus, a lifestyle with a balanced diet is one important element in maintaining the health and vitality of human capital. Physical and mental human development was also influenced by the type and pattern of their diet. A balanced diet is a practice that is important for maintaining mental and physical health for a long time. Apart from maintaining mental fitness, healthy diet can also prevent individuals from chronic diseases such as diabetes, obesity and heart problems. Therefore, this paper discusses the importance of balanced diet for human capital formation covering aspects of physical and mental fitness as well as forming a community of excellence in education and social lifestyle. In this study, research will be conducted by using an observation in the defined population, as well as survey with questionnaires that will be distributed to students at four technical universities in Malaysia. It is hoped that this research study could serve as a guideline for university students in managing their diet style, hence, constituting a vibrant human mental and physical labor equipped with first-class minds.