NUTRITION

NUTRITION
•What is it?
•Why is it Important?
 NUTRITION
• Is the science that interprets the
interaction of nutrients and other
substances in food in relation to
maintenance, growth,
reproduction, health and disease of
an organism.
• It is the supply of materials-food-
required by organisms and cells to
stay alive.
 NUTRITION
• Process in which your body takes in
and uses food.
• Study of nutrients in food, how the
body uses nutrients, and the
relationship between diet, health
and disease.
 7 Major Nutrients
• Carbohydrates
• Proteins
• Fats
• Minerals
• Vitamins
• Fibre
• Water
Nutrients
•Substances in foods that your body needs
and uses to grow
Why Nutrition is important?
• Eating a balanced diet is vital for good health and
well-being
• Food provides our bodies with the energy, protein,
essential fats, vitamins and minerals to live, grow
and function properly
• We need a wide variety of different foods to
provide the right amounts of nutrients for good
health.
 Why Nutrition is important?
• The food you eat has a
significant role in your total
health
• Bad Food is bad for you and
healthy food is good for you
Why Nutrition is important?
• A Good Nutrition is an adequate, well balanced diet
combined with regular physical activity.
• A Good Nutrition is an important part of leading a
healthy lifestyle
• Combined with physical activity, your diet can help
you to reach and maintain a healthy weight, &
Promote your overall health
 Why Nutrition is important?
Good Nutrition can help:
• Reduce high blood pressure
• Lower high cholesterol
• Improve your well-being
• Improve ability to fight off illness
• Improve ability to recover from injury
• Reduce risk of Chronic Diseases
What are the Chronic Diseases?
•Heart Disease
•Cancer
•Diabetes
•Stroke
•Osteoporosis
How does bad nutrition affects your
health?
•Poor nutrition can contribute to stress,
tiredness and our capacity to work, and
over time,
•it can contribute to the risk of developing
some illness and other health problems
such as being overweight or obese, tooth
decay and high blood pressure.
Ways to Have Proper Nutrition
• Don't Drink Sugar Calories
• Eat Nuts
• Avoid Processed Junk Food (Eat Real Food Instead)
• Don't Fear Coffee
• Eat Fatty Fish
• Get Enough Sleep
• Take Care of Your Gut Health With Probiotics and Fiber
• Drink Some Water, Especially Before Meals
Ways to Have Proper Nutrition
"If you don't take care of your body,
where are you going to live?"-Unknown

"Those who think they have no time for healthy

eating, will sooner or later have to find time for
illness.“
-Edward Stanley
Thank You for
Listening!!!!!