Why nutrition education is so important for community

2. 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.

4.  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.

5. Nutrition Education, Based on different views:
 One View:
Information dissemination approach
 Second View:
Facilitating behaviours conducive to health
 Third View:
Focus on environmental change

6.  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.

8. Major functions of nutrition education
activities
 Increase awareness
 Enhancing peoples motivation
 Facilitating the ability to take action
 Improving environmental supports

9.  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………

10. 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

11. Public Health Nutrition
EDUCATION
Nutritional
Health
Concern
Nutrition Education Health Promotion

12. Advantage
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14. Limitatio
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16.  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

17. Thanks