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Nutrition

Nutrition is critical to health and development. The relationship between nutrition and health is beneficial to provide supplements and nutrients to reduce the risk of health-related illnesses.

Health and Nutrition

Nutrition plays a crucial role in Health and Development. The relationship between nutrition and health is beneficial in providing supplements and nutrients to reduce the risks of health-related illnesses.

The Role of Nutrition

The role of nutrition in disease prevention is the foods that you are putting in your body. Fueling your body with healthy foods will promote healthy lifestyles physically, mentally, and psychologically with the development of individuals.

Nutritional Deficiencies

Nutritional Deficiency is a deficiency when someone lacks vitamins or more essential vitamin that is fundamental in order for the human body to function and regulate properly.

Macronutrient(s)

The nutrients we need in larger quantities that provide us with energy: in other words, fat, protein and carbohydrate.

Dairy, Nuts, Avocados, Beans, Grains, Fish, Vegetables, and Eggs.

Micronutrient(s)

Mostly vitamins and minerals, and are equally important but consumed in very small amounts.

Eggs, Milk, Leafy Vegetables, Seafood, and Red Meat

Relationship between Nutrition & Overall Health

Nutritional and Health is favorable to provide the essential nutrients and supplements to be in good health. Nutrition has an big impact on the development of individuals. The purpose of nutrition is the fuel your body with the essential needs that your body needs in order to function properly.

COMMON NUTRITIONAL DEFICIENCES AND IMPACT

Iron, Vitamin D, Vitamin B12, Calcium, Vitamin A, and Magnesium are some of the most common Nutritional Deficiencies. According to the Healthline article written by Adda Banditti, more than 25% of people worldwide suffer from Iron Deficiency. 42% of individuals suffer from Vitamin D deficiency. 80-90% of individuals are deficient in Vitamin B, more than 75% of people that eat a Western Diet receive more than enough Vitamin A, and less percentage of teenage girls, women, boys, and men meet recommended calcium intake.

AFFECTS OF NUTRITION

Negative

• Hypertension

• Diabetes

•Obesity

•Cardiovascular Disease

•Nutrient Deficiencies

Positive

• Boosts Immunity

• Increase of energy

•Strengthing bones/ muscles

• Supports growth development

• Preventing chronic disease

RISK OF DEFICIENCIES

• According to National Library of Medicine,

“The latest estimate by 5UN agencies is that 821 million people globally are undernourished, which puts them at risk of vitamin and macro-micro nutrient deficiencies."

• According to World Health Organization,

“pregnant women are most vulnerable and at risk to micronutrient deficiencies due to the greater needs for vitamins. More than 2 billion people in the world today are estimated to be deficient, especially those are are low-income."

CASE STUDIES

Data 1

A 49 year old man was admitted to the

hospital in England in the year 2009. He has a

history of alcohol abuse which cause him to

suffer dermatological complications,

Ophthalmological complications. He received

treatment by receiving vitamins and

electrolytes.

Data 2

A 10 year old boy suffered severe Vitamin C

deficiency due to the lack of vitamins and limited

diet. He was diagnosed with T-Cell acute

lymphomoblastic leukemia. Due to his diagnosis

and receiving chemotherapy, caused a limited diet

that affected him physically. For treatment, he

received Vitamin C supplements that contained 125

mg ascorbic acid three times a day, received

multivitamins, and began eating vegetables and

fruits that contained Vitamin C, and continued

routinely check ups to make sure he was stable.

What is Gut Microbiome?

Gut microbiota, gut microbiome, or gut flora are the microorganisms, including bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses, that live in the digestive tracts of animals. The gastrointestinal metagenome is the aggregate of all the genomes of the gut microbiota. The gut is the main location of the human microbiome

Studies have shown Oranges, Pomegranates, and Strawberries are known to help and prevent Vitamin Deficiencies. Oranges contain Vitamin C that improves immunity. Pomegranates contain Vitamin C, A, E, and Iron. Strawberries contain and are rich in Iron.

Check out this article highlighting nutritional snacks we can all enjoy!

Food Group(s)

Dragon Fruit contains Vitamin C, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, and is an antioxidant. As well as all of the other fruits that are beneficial for immunity.

CONCLUSION

Overall, Nutrition is important for the development of the human body. It is very important as individuals to manage, have self- awareness, and look out for your own health. With that, you are setting yourself up for success in the future. Without Nutrition , you wouldn’t be able to have the skills and the ability to follow the right path to live a healthy life.