DEFINITION

Nutrition is an organic substance that is needed by the organism for normal functioning of the
body's system, growth, maintenance of health. Nutrition is obtained from food and fluids which are
subsequently assimilated by the body
KINDS OF NUTRIENTS
1. Carbohydrates and fats, such as cereals and tubers
2. Proteins, such as tofu, tempeh, meat, chicken, fish, milk, and eggs
3. Minerals, such as fruits and vegetables
4. Vitamin B complexes, such as cereals, grains, nuts, green vegetables, yeast, eggs and dairy
products.
5. Vitamin D, such as fish liver oil, egg yolks and milk
6. Vitamin E, such as wheat, beans, vegetable oils and green vegetables
7. Folic acid, such as spinach, cauliflower and broccoli, oranges, bananas, carrots and tomatoes
8. Iron, such as spinach, kale, cassava leaves, papaya leaves, meat and liver.
9. Calcium, such as green vegetables, nuts, and milk
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
A. Fatigue and lack of energy
B. Dizzy

C. Low immune system (which causes the body to struggle to fight infection)
D. Dry skin
E. The gums are swollen and bleeding

F. It's difficult to concentrate and has a slow reaction

G. Less weight
H. Slow growth

I. Weakness in muscles
J. There are problems with organ function
IMPACT
• The impact on the fetus: miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal birth,
experience congenital defects and low baby weight
• The impact on pregnant women: anemia, bleeding, weight gain does
not increase normally and is susceptible to infection
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