Nutrition and Health

 

Nutrition is the biochemical and physiological process by which an organism uses food to support its life. It provides organisms with nutrients, which can be metabolized to create energy and chemical structures. Failure to obtain sufficient nutrients causes malnutrition

 

Nutrition is the study of food and how it affects the health and growth of the body. Nutrients are substances found in foods that our bodies use to grow, reproduce and survive. Proteins are important for growth and development. They also help your body repair tissue, carry oxygen, digest foods, and regulate hormones.

 

It can be classified into the following 7 major groups:

·         Carbohydrates.

·         Proteins.

·         Fats.

·         Vitamins.

·         Minerals.

·         Dietary fibre.

·         Water.

 

Effect of Nutrition on health

Good nutrition helps fuel your body. The foods you eat supply the nutrients your body needs to maintain your brain, muscle, bone, nerves, skin, blood circulation, and immune system. Proper nutrition also helps protect you from illness and disease, such as heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and osteoporosis.