2.  Nutrition is determining factor in the total help of the individual  Good nutrition and its maintenance is basic to health  Food is presented to a person the immediate concern is focused on how the food appeals to the palate rather than on the nutritional content.

3.  “ body is the product of nutrition”  Drive for food and the way we satisfy it is very important.  It is essential that man should understand that the nutrients in food must utilized, to be able to get maximum nutritional benefits  The practice of nutrition attempts to lead the world population to be a better and more sound nutritional well-being, relatively free of diseases and sound mental and physical growth

4.  Nutrition education is a sensible approach to teach broader and deeper concepts of the science of nutrition.

5.  Good body posture  Clear complexion  Bright eyes  Shiny hair  Well developed teeth and healthy gums  Good appetite  Good digestion and elimination  Balanced growth  Appropriate weight and height  Resistance to infection

6.  Eat the right kind and the right amount of food  Pack a home- prepared school lunch  Eat nutritious snacks  Avoid eating spicy foods  Have plenty of rest and outdoor exercise  Eat your meals on time and with the company of your family

7. 1. body building foods- essential in building and repairing body tissues 2. Energy giving foods- are the main sources of energy for body activities and body heat 3. Regulating foods- protect the eyes and maintain the bodies resistance to infections and diseases.

8. -Use to denote a variety of conditions related to the diet. Causes of Malnutrition 1. Ignorance or lack of adequate and proper knowledge of good nutrition 2. Low income of families w/c results to less food budget 3. low rate of food production w/c results to limited food supply 4. A big family size wherein there are more members to share the food with. 5. Poor eating habits and practices of the family.

9. 1. Nutrition campaign 2. proper selection, preparation and serving of meals that are well-balanced 3. Vegetable gardening in schools and at home 4. Intensive nutrition program from the government.

10. Presented by: Neva Jane Paa Bsie III-a