NUTRITION & DIETETICS

            
    <p><strong>Nutrition and Dietetics is the science of food, nutrients, and their impact on health, combined with the practical application of diet planning and therapy to prevent and manage diseases.</strong> It bridges biology, chemistry, and healthcare to promote wellbeing through proper dietary choices.</p><hr /><p>What is Nutrition?</p><ul><li><strong>Definition</strong>: Nutrition is the science that studies food, nutrients, and how the body uses them for growth, energy, and health.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Key Nutrients</strong>: Carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Functions</strong>:</li></ul><ul><li>Provides energy for daily activities</li></ul><ul><li>Supports growth and tissue repair</li></ul><ul><li>Regulates body processes (e.g., hormones, enzymes)</li></ul><ul><li>Prevents nutrient deficiencies and related diseases</li></ul><p>What is Dietetics?</p><ul><li><strong>Definition</strong>: Dietetics applies nutrition science to design and manage diets for individuals and groups.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Focus Areas</strong>:</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Diet planning</strong>: Creating balanced diets based on age, health, and lifestyle.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Therapeutic diets</strong>: Modifying food intake for medical conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension).</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Public health dietetics</strong>: Promoting healthy eating in communities.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Clinical dietetics</strong>: Working in hospitals to support patient recovery.</li></ul><hr /><p>Role of Nutritionists and Dietitians</p><ul><li><strong>Nutritionists</strong>: Study food and nutrients, often working in education, research, or public health.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Dietitians</strong>: Licensed professionals who assess, diagnose, and treat dietary problems in clinical or community settings.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Skills Required</strong>: Nutritional assessment, counseling, food service management, and ethical practice.</li></ul><hr /><p>🧪 Scientific Foundations</p><ul><li><strong>Chemistry &amp; Biochemistry</strong>: Understanding nutrient composition and metabolism.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Physiology</strong>: How the body processes food.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Psychology &amp; Sociology</strong>: Eating behaviors and cultural influences.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Public Health</strong>: Designing programs to reduce malnutrition and lifestyle diseases.</li></ul><hr /><p><b>Applications in Health</b></p><ul><li><strong>Disease Management</strong>: Diet therapy for obesity, cardiovascular disease, kidney disorders, and gastrointestinal problems.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Preventive Care</strong>: Promoting balanced diets to reduce risks of chronic illnesses.</li></ul><ul><li><strong>Specialized Nutrition</strong>: Pediatric, geriatric, and sports nutrition.</li></ul><p><!--EndFragment --></p>