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    Is the key….

    ……
    Healthy Body and
    Mind.

     The study of various nutrients, their functions,


    food sources and their effects in human well
    being is called NUTRITION.

     Nutrition science is the area of knowledge


    regarding the role of food in maintenance of
    health.
     Nutrition Education is a systematically planned
    set of activities.

     Nutrition Education is an essential component


    to improve the nutritional status of a population
    and is crucial for the well being of people in
    general.
    Nutrition Education, Based on different views:

     One View:
    Information dissemination approach
     Second View:

    Facilitating behaviours conducive to health


     Third View:

    Focus on environmental change


     Influence public policies and promote access
    to a variety of nutritious food.
     To develop personal skills and motivation to
    adopt healthy eating practices.
     To develop nutrition advisory services and
    nutrition education of the public.
     To participate in coordinated community
    nutrition programme.
     To improve nutritional status/ level in the
    community.
    Major functions of nutrition education
    activities
     Increase awareness

     Enhancing peoples motivation

     Facilitating the ability to take action

     Improving environmental supports


     Nutrition Educators can also use a growth
    centered educational approach.

     Nutrition educators can also work in coalitions


    with

     Other professionals Major


     Organizational and Operational
     Governmental Agencies Sectors………
    All the Basic Foods in
    abundance
    • Fast Food high in fat
    sugar and salt
    • Sweetened Beverages
    • Large Portions

    • More fruits
    and Vegetables
    • Familiar • More whole
    • Easy (To buy, and less
    prepare and eat) processed grains
    • Tasty Food • Variety
    • Good value for • Less Fat,
    Money (Cheap) Sugar and
    • Healthy Sodium
    • Balanced food
    and Physical
    activity
    Public Health Nutrition

    EDUCATION
    Nutritional
    Health
    Concern

    Nutrition Education Health Promotion


    Advantage
    s
    Limitatio
    ns
     Nutrition education can help people understand
    that diet is related to their health and can
    provide information on what food to eat for
    health.
     Increase awareness
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