What is Food & Nutrition?

* Food is what we eat when we are hungry and even when we are not hungry!
* Nutrition is what our body needs on a daily basis to stay healthy

Why Nutrition
It helps in…

* Behavior
* Learning
* Decision
* Performance
* Vitality
* Longevity
* Growth
* Fertility

Nutrients we need every day:
•Proteins
•Vitamins and minerals
•Carbohydrates
•Essential fats
•Fibre
•Herbs
•Water etc.

WATER - Fast Facts

* 70% of our Body & 90% of our Brain is Water
* Recommended Water intake is 1 liter per 20 kilo body weight per day
* Water deprivation is one of the leading causes of daytime fatigue
* Even mild dehydration can slow down a person's metabolism by 3% or more

Factors Influencing Quality of Food
External Factors
Improper Methods of

* Growing
* Storing
* Cooking

Internal Factors

* Stress
* Excessive Tea/Coffee
* Alcohol
* Smoking
* Sweets/Snacks

Obesity & it's complications

* 1.5 billion (150 Crore) people worldwide are overweight – WHO, 2006 (First time in the history of mankind) •
* 600 million are considered as obese – WHO, 2006 •
* 30% of all deaths worldwide each year occur from cardiovascular disease in which excessive weight and obesity are major risk factors. •
* As many as 90% of individuals with type 2 diabetes are reported to be overweight or obese – American Obesity Association, 2002

NUTRITION RELATED DISEASES (W.H.O)

•70% of Deaths are from: •Heart Disease •Cancer •Stroke
•50% of These Deaths are Nutrition Related
•70% of Doctor's visits are Nutrition Related
•The #1 complaint is Fatigue • •

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