Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity. Healthy children learn better.
Nutrition services are important because they can help people achieve and maintain a healthy diet, which can improve their overall health and well-being:
Improve health
Proper nutrition can help prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. It can also help improve mental health by enhancing mood and cognitive function.
Support development
Good nutrition is important for healthy growth, development, and aging. It can also help infants, children, and mothers have better health.
Prevent malnutrition
Poor nutrition can lead to malnutrition, which can cause conditions like anaemia or scurvy.
Promote healthy lifestyles.
Nutrition services can help people promote healthy lifestyles, such as limiting free sugars and salt intake.
Nutrition counselling can help people create personalized nutrition plans and monitor their progress.
Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity. Healthy children learn better.
