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A sign of deprivation, stunting increases the risk of morbidity, impaired cognitive development and poor school performance in childhood and reduced work productivity in later life (163,164). Stunting is a sensitive measure of poverty and is clearly linked with low birth weight (165). In the European Region, levels of stunting in young children are low […]
In the 1950s, Europe was recovering from a devastating war. Food policies were devoted to establishing secure, adequate supplies of food for the population. Refugees and food rationing were still huge problems, and the European Region relied heavily on countries such as Australia, Canada and the United States to provide its bread, cheese and meat. […]
Introduction The onset of adolescence brings with it many profound changes. The growth rate speeds up dramatically. This growth spurt occurs due to the activity of hormones that affect every organ of the body and this makes healthy eating very important. The nutrient needs rise throughout childhood, peak in adolescence and then level off or […]
Abstract Enough solid evidence now exists to offer women several fundamental strategies for healthy eating. They include emphasizing healthful unsaturated fats, whole grains, good protein “packages,” and fruits and vegetables; limiting consumption of trans and saturated fats, highly refined grains, and sugary beverages; and taking a multivitamin with folic acid and extra vitamin D as […]
Meeting nutritional needs throughout life LESSON OVERVIEW This lesson is about our nutritional needs at different ages and in different stages of life. It shows how nutritional needs vary with age, sex, health status and activity level and highlights how important it is to meet our different food and nutrient needs in each of these […]
LESSON OVERVIEW This lesson is about the careful food choices we need to make to have a healthy, balanced diet. It explores the different reasons we eat what we eat, such as our eating habits, traditions, cost, taste and many others. It highlights the importance of selecting foods according to their nutritional value and our […]
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