Food and Nutrition is The Fuel of our Body
Food –
Food is anything solid, liquid and semisolid which contain nutrients and energy
and when eaten nourishes the body.
When we eat food , our body absorb useful nutrients into the blood and they are
transported to areas where they are needed or stored .
The food we eat is used for growth , maintenance and body functions.
Nutrition –
Nutrition is the process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health
and growth
The food we eat is able to provide the recommended amounts of nutrients
for the body to perform all its physiological activities .
It is dependent on one’s age, physiological status, physical activity level and sex.
Good nutrition is important through out the life cycle. right from pre – conception,
conception, pregnancy , infancy, childhood, adolescence and adulthood.
Good nutrition makes an individual healthy , productive and the quality of life.
Good nutrition –
– Eating the right food.
– At the right time
– The right amounts to ensure a balance diet and should be prepared in the
correct way and right place.
Good nutrition is important because –
– Enhances physical and cognitive development
– Enhances breast milk production for the mother to adequately breastfeed
her child
– Builds and or boosts body immunity reducing susceptibility to disease.
– Reduce costs involved in disease management and control
– Enhances productivity.
A person with poor nutrition is at high risk of –
– Poor growth and development of the body and the brain .
– Frequent illness , infections and prolonged recovery
– Reduced ability learn or perform in school.
– Reduced ability to work and earn
– Death.