SIGNIFICANCE OF

NUTRITION

Introduction

Nutrition is determining factor in the total help of the individual

Good nutrition and its maintenance is basic to health

Food is presented to a person the immediate concern is focused on how the food appeals to the palate rather than on the nutritional content.

“ body is the product of nutrition” Drive for food and the way we satisfy it is very

important. It is essential that man should understand that

the nutrients in food must utilized, to be able to get maximum nutritional benefits

The practice of nutrition attempts to lead the world population to be a better and more sound nutritional well-being, relatively free of diseases and sound mental and physical growth

Nutrition education is a sensible approach to teach broader and deeper concepts of the science of nutrition.

Sound and healthy well-being

Good body posture Clear complexion Bright eyes Shiny hair Well developed teeth and healthy gums Good appetite Good digestion and elimination Balanced growth Appropriate weight and height Resistance to infection

Developing good nutrition

Eat the right kind and the right amount of food Pack a home- prepared school lunch Eat nutritious snacks Avoid eating spicy foods Have plenty of rest and outdoor exercise Eat your meals on time and with the company of

your family

The three basic food groups

1. body building foods- essential in building and repairing body tissues

2. Energy giving foods- are the main sources of energy for body activities and body heat

3. Regulating foods- protect the eyes and maintain the bodies resistance to infections and diseases .

malnutrition

-Use to denote a variety of conditions related to the diet.

Causes of Malnutrition1. Ignorance or lack of adequate and proper knowledge of good

nutrition 2. Low income of families w/c results to less food budget3. low rate of food production w/c results to limited food supply4. A big family size wherein there are more members to share

the food with.5. Poor eating habits and practices of the family.

Malnutrition and its prevention

1. Nutrition campaign2. proper selection , preparation and

serving of meals that are well-balanced

3. Vegetable gardening in schools and at home

4. Intensive nutrition program from the government.

Presented by:Neva Jane Paa

Bsie III-a