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- 1. COMMUNITY NUTRITION ANDHEALTH PROMOTION
- 2. Ms. Barbra Muhindo (BVHD,MscGN) [email protected]. 0783114856
- 3. LEARNING OBJECTIVES 1. Overviewand review of the course, course objectives and course requirements 2. Define the key concepts and terminologies used in Nutrition and Health 3. Community Nutrition and Health Promotion 4. Malnutrition (The Triple Burden of Malnutrition) 5. Discuss the relationship between nutrition and health
- 4. • An overviewof community and public health nutrition, exploration of community nutrition programs and nutrition services, and application of nutrition education concepts for community settings.
- 5. 2. KEY TERMINOLOGIESUSED IN NUTRITION Below are the Key words used in the study of Nutrition 1. Health 2. Food 3. Nutrition 4. Nutrients 5. Nutrition Status 6. Malnutrition 7. Food Security 8. Food Insecurity
- 6. HEALTH A state ofcomplete physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. (WHO, 2017)
- 7. FOOD Food: Any ediblematerial that contains substances aimed at nourishing, satisfying the human body. Food insecurity: When people live with hunger, and fear starvation. Food security: Access for all, at all times, to a sustainable, affordable supply of nutritionally adequate and safe food for normal physical and mental development and healthy, productive lives.
- 8. NUTRITION Human nutritiondescribes the processes whereby cellular organelles, cells, tissues, organs, systems, and the body as a whole obtain and use necessary substances obtained from foods (nutrients) to maintain structural and functional integrity. Science of the nutrients in foods and their actions within the body as well as the study of human behaviors related to food and eating. In Summary: Nutrition is the nourishment that sustains life
- 9. KEY CONCEPTS INNUTRITION 1. Nutrients: Balance, Variety, Moderation, Quality(Nutrient Density) 2. Malnutrition: The Global Crisis -Over-nutrition& Under-nutrition 3. Nutrition is a dynamic Science: New Information is always emerging
- 10. NUTRIENTS Nutrients arethe substances found in food that when digested, absorbed and metabolized, are responsible for the growth, development and nourishment of life. There are over 50 known nutrients that we consume but that does not necessarily mean that our human body needs all of them. Classes of Nutrients Include: CARBOHYDRATES PROTEINS FATS VITAMINS MINERALS WATER
- 11. CLASSIFICATION OF NUTRIENTS ESSENTIALNUTRIENTS NON-ESSENTIAL NUTRIENTS Nutrients that are needed for normal body functioning but cannot be made by the body Nutrients that can be synthesized by the body Examples: proteins Carbohydrates Vitamins Minerals Water Fats in form of fatty acids such as Linoleic, linoleic, and arachidonic acids Examples: Vitamin D Vitamin K
- 12. NUTRIENTS Balance and Variety FoodDiversification is key to attain optimal nutrition. Quality(Nutrient Density) High Nutrient & Low Caloric Value = Nutrient Dense Low Nutrient & High Caloric Value= Energy Dense AN EXAMPLE OF A BALANCED DIET
- 13. MALNUTRITION Nutritional status : Thisoften the result of many inter-related factors such as food intake, quantity & quality, & physical health. Malnutrition can be divided into two main terms “Mal” –Bad and “Nutrition”- Nourishment that sustains life. Two main categories of Malnutrition: 1. Under-nutrition 2. Overweight and Obesity (with diet-related non communicable conditions) 3. Hidden Hunger (micronutrient related malnutrition) https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/malnutrition
- 14. MALNUTRITION Double Burden ofMalnutrition: This is the coexistence of under- nutrition and overweight and obesity with diet-related non-communicable conditions- leading to a double burden of malnutrition.
- 15. COMPLEXITY OF INTERACTINGFACTORS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO MALNUTRITION AT DIFFERENT LEVELS LEVEL CONTRIBUTING FACTORS Individual level / Immediate causes food and nutrient intake physical activity, health status, social structures, care, taboos, growth, personal choice Household level / Intermediate causes Family size and composition, gender equity, rules of distribution of food within the household, income, availability of food, access to food National level / underlying causes health, education, sanitation, agriculture and food security, war, political instability, urbanization, population growth, distribution and conflicts, war, natural disasters, decreased resources international level or basic causes: social, economic and political structures, trade agreements, population, size, population growth distribution, environmental degradation
- 16. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NUTRITIONAND HEALTH
- 17. Community Nutrition • Communitynutrition is the study of nutrition and the promotion of good health through food and nutrient intake in populations. • Community nutrition is the process of helping individuals and groups develop healthy eating habits in order to promote wellness and prevent disease. • Public Health Nutrition
- 18. Community Nutrition • Communitynutrition provides fundamental knowledge to individuals and families regarding nutrition facts, eating habits, food security, and resources. • It is a field dedicated to providing information and resources to the community to promote healthy lifestyles. • Health outcomes improve by educating individuals on healthy eating habits and proper nutrition. • This area of nutrition focuses on quality of life and the prevention of chronic diseases.
- 19. • An exampleof community nutrition is providing information to families regarding farmer's markets and the importance of fruit and vegetables in a diet as they relate to disease.
- 20. Why is itImportant • Community nutrition aims to provide nourishment that increases overall health and prevents chronic disease for all individuals. • In low-income areas, nutritionists work to ensure access to healthy food options, such as offering nutritionally complete school lunch options. • Ensuring food security and promoting healthy eating habits may combat prevalent health issues such as obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease.
- 21. Health Promotion • TheWorld Health Organisation defines Health promotion as the process of enabling people increase control over, and to improve, their health. It moves beyond a focus on individual behaviour towards a wide range of social and environmental interventions.
- 22. • As acore function of public health, health promotion supports governments, communities and individuals to cope with and address health challenges. • This is accomplished by building healthy public policies, Community nutrition and Health programs and creating supportive environments, and strengthening community action and personal skills