NUTRITION HEALTH

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Good nutrition is the foundation of good health. Medical nutrition therapy consist of an individualized nutrition evaluation ,education and monitoring to help to equip and empower them to achieve their goods.

NUTRITION HEALTH.

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NUTRITION HEALTH

–  It  is the metabolic and physiological responses of the body to food and diet, including the role of nutrients in the cause , treatment and prevention of disease.

 

IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION AND HEALTH

  • Improves the health and well being of the population
  • Reduce the prevalence of nutrition –related chronic disease
  • Empower nutrition –related health outcomes of vulnerable group

 

 

REQUIREMENTS IN THE BODY

  • Carbohydrates -4cal per gram.
  • Proteins -3cal per gram
  • Fats – 9kcal per gram
  • Fiber -5kcal per gram
  • Water-5kcal per gram
  • Mineral -3kcal per gram
  • Vitamins -2kcal per gram

 

 

CAUSES OF UNHEALTHY NUTRITION

  1. Cancer
  2. Diabetes
  3. Digestive disorders