Preventive nutrition
Preventive Nutrition
Preventive Nutrition (pronunciation: pre-ven-tive nu-tri-tion) is a branch of Nutrition that focuses on the role of food and diet in preventing diseases and promoting health.
Etymology
The term 'Preventive Nutrition' is derived from two words. 'Preventive' comes from the Latin word 'praeventivus', meaning 'anticipating or warding off'. 'Nutrition' comes from the Latin word 'nutritio', meaning 'nourishment'.
Definition
Preventive Nutrition is the science of identifying, specifically, the dietary aspects that contribute to the prevention of diseases and the promotion of health. It involves the study of the relationship between food and a healthy body, and includes the process of determining what and how much to eat, and what dietary elements contribute to or prevent diseases.
Related Terms
- Dietetics: The science of how food and nutrition affects human health.
- Nutraceuticals: Products derived from food sources that provide extra health benefits beyond the basic nutritional value found in foods.
- Functional Foods: Foods that have a potentially positive effect on health beyond basic nutrition.
- Nutrition Therapy: The use of diet to prevent, control, or treat diseases and conditions.
- Dietary Supplements: Products intended to supplement the diet that contain one or more dietary ingredients.
Importance
Preventive Nutrition plays a crucial role in maintaining overall health and preventing a wide range of health conditions, including Heart Disease, Diabetes, and Cancer. It emphasizes the importance of a balanced diet and promotes the consumption of a variety of foods rich in essential nutrients.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Preventive nutrition
- Wikipedia's article - Preventive nutrition
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