3. Public Nutrition And Health
The chapter discusses the significance of public nutrition, highlighting the nutritional problems affecting populations, particularly in India. It examines the dual issues of undernutrition and overnutrition, emphasizing the necessity for trained public health nutritionists to address these challenges. Furthermore, strategies to combat nutritional deficiencies through various government programs are outlined, showcasing the importance of a cohesive approach to improve public health nutrition.
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What we have learnt
- Public health nutrition aims to promote health through the prevention of nutrition-related illnesses within the population.
- Malnutrition is a leading cause of deaths among children and contributes heavily to the socio-economic challenges faced by nations.
- Multidisciplinary approaches involving food-based and nutrient-based strategies are essential for addressing public nutrition problems effectively.
Key Concepts
- -- Public Health Nutrition
- A field focused on promoting health and preventing nutrition-related problems through organized efforts and government policies aimed at large populations.
- -- Malnutrition
- A condition that results from the lack of essential nutrients in the diet, leading to health problems, including undernutrition and overnutrition.
- -- Micronutrient Deficit
- A lack of key vitamins and minerals essential for health, often referred to as hidden hunger.
- -- ProteinEnergy Malnutrition (PEM)
- A form of malnutrition resulting from insufficient intake of protein and calories, significantly impacting vulnerable populations like children.
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