IMPORTANCE OF NUTRITION EDUCATION..pptx

Nutrition education

1. NUTRITION EDUCATION

2. Nutrition education 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

3. Objectives of nutrition education To avoid bad habits, prejudices regarding diets To educate individual, family and community about food articles and their nutritive value, balanced diet, proper cooking techniques and energy requirement To explain t he means of balanced diet based on their availability and affordability To inform about food substitutes, changes and modifications of diet To tell about symptoms of deficiency disorders and measures to prevent them To underline the nutritional requirements of vulnerable groups To reflect the importance of food hygiene

4. Places/settings to provide nutrition education

5. Focuses of nutrition education Breastfeeding and weaning Preschool and school going children Pregnant and lactating mothers Balanced diet Diet modifications in diseases

6. Methods of nutrition education Individual session Group discussion Exhibition Cooking demonstration Role play Drama Puppet show Music and folk dance Audio visual aids- Posters Charts Pictures TV Radio Journals Newspapers films

7. Principles of nutrition education The following factors to be kept in mind while imparting nutrition education The educational level of target group Culture, religion, habits Local availability of foods Socio-economic condition Hygiene The individual should be given sufficient time to adopt changes advised Changes should be in accordance with their religion, culture, practices Local language should be used while imparting nutrition education Individuals should be encouraged to ask questions regarding their queries regarding nutrition

8. Role of nurse in nutrition education Assessment of health status Early diagnosis of nutritional diseases and treatment Paying attention to nutritional needs of vulnerable groups Explaining the importance of kitchen garden Making the nutrition education attractive and interesting to the individual and community