Human Nutrition

A group of organic compounds that are required in small quantities

Obesity CHD Hypertension Type 2 diabetes Rotten teeth

Weight gain Cholesterol Hypertension CHD Heart attack

Constipation Weight gain Hypertension

Constipation Weight gain Hypertension

Hypertension Strokes Osteoporosis Stomach cancer Kidney disease

Not getting sufficient food

Severe protein deficiency Loss of muscle mass Enlarged tummy Brittle hair

Severe protein energy defiance Abnormally thin and weak

Unequal distribution of food Drought and flooding Increasing population

BMI= body mass/ height squared

Not eating a balanced diet Diet of nutrients is not enough or to much

Diefiency of Vitamin C Swollen bleeding gums Easy bruising Loose teeth

Scurvy weakens blood vessel walls

Excessive food intake Lack of physical activity Hypertension CHD Type 2 diabetes Cancer Depression

Low fibre diet and dehydration Fewer that 3 bowl movements per week Faceas is dry and hard

Coronary arteries that supply your heart muscle with blood, O2 and nutrients become damaged Caused by high blood cholesterol

A diet which contains all the 7 food groups or nutrients in the correct quality and quantity for growth and repair to stay healthy and to provide energy.

More protein Extra calcium Carbs for energy

More protein for hormones Iron for girls (menstruation) Calcium for boys (thickening bones)

Calcium and Vitamin (prevent osteoporosis) Vitamin C supplements Less carbs Less protein

Growth of the fetus

Bones and teeth of the fetus Also breastmilk

Collagen for the fetus