Executive management

1. BY MAIDA LYNN JAGUIT,RN,MM,PHD

2. The study of how the body uses the
food that eaten.

3. What is a Nutrient
A nutrient is a chemical substance in
food that helps maintain the body.
Some provide energy. Help build cells
and tissues, regulate bodily processes
such as breathing.

4. o Vitamins
o Minerals
o Protein
o Carbohydrates
o Water
Sugars
Starches
Cellulose
 Fats

5. 1. Eat a variety of foods everyday to get
the
nutrients needed by the body.
2. Breastfeed infants exclusively from birth up
to
six months and then give appropriate
complementary foods while continuing
breastfeeding for two years and beyond for
optimum growth and development.

6. 1. Eat a variety of foods everyday to get
the
nutrients needed by the body.
2. Breastfeed infants exclusively from birth up
to
six months and then give appropriate
complementary foods while continuing
breastfeeding for two years and beyond for
optimum growth and development.
3. Eat more vegetables and fruits to get
the
essential vitamins, minerals, and fiber for

7. 4. Consume fish, lean meat, poultry, egg, dried
beans or nuts daily for growth and repair of
body tissues.
5. Consume milk, milk products, and other
calcium-rich food such as small fish and
shellfish, everyday for healthy bones and
teeth.
6. Consume safe foods and water to prevent
diarrhea and other food-and water-borne
diseases.

8. 7. Use iodized salt to prevent Iodine
Deficiency Disorders.
8. Limit intake of salty, fried, fatty, and sugar-
rich foods to prevent cardiovascular
diseases.

9. 9. Attain normal body weight through proper
diet and moderate physical activity to
maintain good health and help prevent
obesity.
10. Be physically active, make healthy food
choices, manage stress, avoid alcoholic
beverage, and do not smoke to help
prevent lifestyle-related non-communicable
disease.

10. Protein Carbohydrates
Calorie
a unit of heat used to indicate the energy that
foods will produce in the human body.

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12. Aim for Fitness
Physicallyfit and
Suitability

13. Healthy Based-Diet
• Let the pyramid guide
your choices;
• Choose a variety of
grains daily, especially
whole grains;
• Choose a variety of
fruits and vegetables daily.
• Keep food safe to eat.

14. Choose Sensibly
o Choose a diet that is low in saturated fat
and cholesterol and moderate in total fat
o Choose beveragesand foods to
moderate your intake of sugars
o Choose and preparefood with less salt
o If youdrink alcoholic beveragesdo so in
moderation