NUTRITION EDUCATION

2. 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.
Is the key….……
Healthy Body and
Mind.

4. 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.

5. Nutrition Education, Based on different views:

One View:
Information dissemination approach
Second View:
Facilitating behaviours conducive to health
 Third View:
Focus on environmental change

6. 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.

8. Major functions of nutrition education
activities
 Increase awareness
 Enhancing peoples motivation
Facilitating the ability to take action
Improving environmental supports

9. Nutrition Educators can also use a growth
centered educational approach.
Nutrition educators can also work in coalitions
with
 Other professionals
 Organizational and
 Governmental Agencies
Major
Operational
Sectors………

10. All the Basic Foods in
abundance
• Fast Food high in fat
sugar and salt
• Sweetened Beverages
• Large Portions
• Familiar
• Easy (To buy,
prepare and eat)
• Tasty Food
• Good value for
Money (Cheap)
• Healthy
• More fruits
and Vegetables
• More whole
and less
processed grains
• Variety
• Less Fat,
Sugar and
Sodium
• Balanced food
and Physical
activity

11. EDUCATION
Nutritional
Health
Concern
Public Health Nutrition
Nutrition Education
Health Promotion

12. Advantage
s

14. Limitatio
ns

16. 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

17. Thanks