Nutrition and Dietary Needs

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NUTRITION AND DIETARY NEEDS: By E.A. H. Mussah ( Ex-UNV ) What is nutrition? Nutrition is about eating the right food at the right time. Good nutrition requires a balanced diet which comes from eating the right quantities of the food types. In Permaculture, knowledge of the nutritional value of plants and animals is important because it allows for better planning of future food production. The food we eat can be classified into a number of broad categories, namely: fruit and vegetables; grains and cereals; milk and dairy; meat, fish and eggs; and fats and oils. But how much of these different foods should you include in your diet every day? And under which circumstances should you increase your intake of certain foods? These are some of the questions that this unit will try to answer. There is a general lack of balanced eating in South African households because families do not produce enough different types. This is partly caused by families not knowing which foods to grow in order to make balanced diets or sustainable, efficient ways to produce vegetables. Some families lack water, good soil and the necessary agricultural inputs and cannot buy enough food because their incomes are too low. What is Diet? We need to understand what Diet and Nutrition is all about so that to establish a sustainable and healthy supporting garden A sustainable healthy supporting garden is that with healthy different crops of different varieties, and at the right time or at all time the foods are needed to be used throughout the year. Diet is about eating the food with the right nutrients for your body to function and resist diseases. Having a healthy diet is one of the most important things you can do to help your overall health. What is the difference between Nutrition and Diet? Nutrition is a 3-part process. 1. Consumption: First, food or drink is consumed. 2.

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