The Importance Of Nutrition On Health, Health And Well...

The Importance of Nutrition in Health Madison Aynes University of Arkansas Fort Smith NUTR 25230E1 According to the World Health Organization nutrition is defined as â€Å"the intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs.† This topic is often overlooked by many Americans and its relationship with a healthy life is often never understood. From before life begins in the embryonic stages to the final stages of life nutrition plays a vital role in the life a person. Poor nutrition can be caused by over indulgence or deprivation of essential nutrients and can lead to a decreased immune system which increases susceptibly to other diseases, obesity, poor wound healing and decrease in essential development in young ages. Nutrition is an important aspect in the health and well-being of our population. Educating the public on the effects on health of poor nutrition is key in preventing the continual premature deaths in America. 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