YOU AND YOUR NUTRITION

A doctor came around to speak with us today. Here are the highlights of the presentation.

Nutrition is the intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs. Good nutrition – an adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity – is a cornerstone of good health. Poor nutrition can lead to reduced immunity, increased susceptibility to disease, impaired physical and mental development, and reduced productivity.

A poor diet can cause health issues like

• Blindness

• Anaemia

• Scurvy

• Cretinism

• Stillbirth

• Cardiovascular diseases

• Kwashiorkor

TYPES OF NUTRIENTS

Macronutrients

• Carbohydrates

• Fibres

• Fat

• Proteins

Micronutrients

• Minerals-Carbon,iodine,hydrogen,magnesium,calcium,chloride,potassium

• Vitamins

MALNUTRITION

Malnutrition refers to insufficient, excessive, or imbalanced consumption of nutrients by an organism. In developed countries, the diseases of malnutrition are most often associated with nutritional imbalances or excessive consumption.

Deficiency Table

See the picture for what could happen if you consume too little or too much of some of the required nutrients.

It is advised to eat healthy, regular exercise and good rest.