Nutrition Module 101: Session 1
This session introduces users to the basic concepts of nutrition. By the end of this session, users will:
- Understand key concepts of nutrition and nutrients
- Understand different food groups and their functions in the body
- Understand why nutrition matters in agriculture
Category
Nutrition
Thematic Areas
Nutrition
Type
-
Languages
ENGLISH
Published
3 months ago
Nutrition 101 Session 1 Notes
Learning objectives
● Review the role that food plays in making and keeping people healthy.
● Food groups.
● Know what macro- and micro-nutrients are, and which types of foods are sources for these nutrients, and how these contribute to a healthy diet.
● Understand how women and small children have specific nutritional needs.
● See the connection between agriculture and nutrition. The food we eat is grown on farms.
Resources
Nutrition 101 Session 1 Handout
Key Concepts
Health is the uninhibited growth, development, and maintenance of our bodies and minds.
● Health is linked to agriculture because agriculture is responsible for stewarding the land and resources that produce food and determining how much, which, and when food is available in our communities.
Nutrition refers to the intake of calories (or energy) and nutrients that the body needs to grow, develop, heal, and maintain a healthy weight and good health.
● Food is made up of nutrients, including macronutrients (fats, carbohydrates, and proteins) that provide energy and help us grow, and micronutrients like essential vitamins and minerals.
A healthy diet is any combination of food that provides the right amount and balance of necessary nutrients to meet the current needs of an individual’s body given their lifestyle, age, and physical condition.
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