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
Thanks