Nutrition

Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child, and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity. Healthy children learn better.

Nutrition is the biochemical and physiological process by which an organism uses food to support its life. It provides organisms with nutrients, which can be metabolized to create energy and chemical structures. Failure to obtain sufficient nutrients causes malnutrition

What are the 7 types of nutrition?

Why are they essential to our bodies? Although each of the 7 major groups of nutrients performs different and unique functions in our body, they are all essential because they work together and contribute to our good health. …

  • Carbohydrates. …
  • Proteins. …
  • Fats. …
  • Vitamins. …
  • Minerals. …
  • Dietary fiber. …
  • Water.

8 tips for healthy eating

  • Base your meals on higher fiber starchy carbohydrates. …
  • Eat lots of fruit and veg. …
  • Eat more fish, including a portion of oily fish. …
  • Cut down on saturated fat and sugar. …
  • Eat less salt: no more than 6g a day for adults. …
  • Get active and be a healthy weight. …
  • Do not get thirsty. …
  • Do not skip breakfast.

 

 

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