health and nutrition topics

Introduction - All living organisms need food for growth, work, repair and maintaining life processes. Food is made up of several components such as proteins, carbohydrates, fats, minerals and vitamins. Each of these components is required in a specific amount because each of them has a definite ro..

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>Awareness programmes about the cause and prevention of diseases like AIDS. Health education programmes at schools, and at adult education units. Educating the people about nutritional imbalances and nutritional need of a body. Educating the people about addictive diso..

Reproductive Health - Reproductive health refers to health issues connected with reproduction. The health of mother during pregnancy (also called pre - natal) and after child birth (also called antenatal) and health of child are included in reproduc..

The following are some of the conditions that have to be fulfilled if an individual must be healthy. Nutrition Healthy Habits Exercise and Relaxati..

Nutrition is the procurement of substances (nutrients) necessary for growth, development, maintenance and activities of a living organism. To maintain a healthy body it is important to consume a balanced diet in the right quantit..

Nutritional Disorders - Nutritional disorders occur due to malnutrition. Malnutrition refers to bad nutrition and can therefore be applied to both undernourishment and overeating. Undernourishment is a serious problem in developing countries with a large population bei..

The public is aware and so it looks out for better quality crops. The quality would mean better size, colour, shape and taste. The health conscious public also wants better nutritive value in the food cro..