Basic Nutrition

what is nutrition?

Nutrition is the study of how food and drink affects our bodies with  special regard to the essential nutrients necessary to support human health. It looks at the physiological and biochemical processes involved in nourishment and how substances in food provide energy or are converted into body tissues. These nutrients, which are the source of energy for our bodies, are classed as: carbohydrates, fats, fibre, minerals, proteins, vitamins and water. Good nutrition means obtaining the right amount of nutrients from healthy foods in the right combinations. An important part of the study of nutrition is looking at diseases that can result from malnutrition and the role that food plays in the development of chronic disease.

Why is nutrition important?

For the body to function properly, grow appropriately, and keep healthy, one must consume enough macronutrients (proteins, carbs, fats, and water) and micronutrients (vitamins and minerals).

what is nutrition?

Nutrition is the study of how food and drink affects our bodies with  special regard to the essential nutrients necessary to support human health. It looks at the physiological and biochemical processes involved in nourishment and how substances in food provide energy or are converted into body tissues.  Good nutrition means obtaining the right amount of nutrients from healthy foods in the right combinations. 

Why is nutrition important?

Most people know good nutrition and physical activity can help maintain a healthy weight. But the benefits of good nutrition go beyond weight. Good nutrition can help:

Reduce the risk of some diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, stroke, some cancers, and osteoporosis

• *Reduce high blood pressure
• *Lower high cholesterol
• *Improve your well-being
• *Improve your ability to fight off illness
• *Improve your ability to recover from illness or injury
• *Increase your energy level