Nutrition - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nutrition. Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Better nutrition is related to improved infant, child and maternal health, stronger immune systems, safer pregnancy and childbirth, lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease), and longevity. Healthy children learn better.
Healthy diet - World Health Organization (WHO)
2020年4月29日 · Limiting intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake (2, 7) is part of a healthy diet. A further reduction to less than 5% of total energy intake is suggested for additional health benefits (7). Keeping salt intake to less than 5 g per day (equivalent to sodium intake of less than 2 g per day) helps to prevent hypertension ...
Healthy diet - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年10月4日 · WHO engages with food manufacturers on improving the nutrition profile of their products. WHO supports Member States in adopting and implementing policies by providing tools such as systems to characterize the nutrient profiles of foods, benchmarks for sodium content in food, manuals on how to implement fiscal policies and marketing restriction ...
10 common nutrition myths debunked - Mayo Clinic Health System
2022年2月25日 · Topics in this Post. Among the sea of information regarding nutrition is a tide of inaccuracies. Let's debunk a few common myths so you can feel more confident about your food choices. 1. Eating healthy is too expensive. It may take some planning and time in the kitchen, but eating healthy on a budget is possible.
Addressing nutrition in emergencies - World Health Organization …
2024年6月24日 · Addressing nutrition in emergencies. Hunger and malnutrition are rampant among refugees and displaced populations, representing currently around 40 million people worldwide, many of whom – infants, children, adolescents, adults and older people – suffer from one or more of the multiple forms of malnutrition.
Fact sheets - Malnutrition - World Health Organization (WHO)
2024年3月1日 · Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses, or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition addresses 3 broad groups of conditions: undernutrition, which includes wasting (low weight-for-height), stunting (low height-for-age) and underweight (low weight-for-age); micronutrient-related malnutrition, which includes …
Nutrition topics & resources - Mayo Clinic Health System
2024年7月10日 · Nourishing your health: Diet and nutrition factors for cancer prevention. Discover the power of your diet and nutrition habits in lowering your cancer risk. Learn which foods and beverages to consider removing from your pantry and what to add to your next grocery list. By Grace Fjeldberg August 2, 2024.
Infant nutrition - World Health Organization (WHO)
2023年7月7日 · Infant nutrition. Proper infant nutrition is fundamental to a child’s continued health, from birth through adulthood. Correct feeding in the first three years of life is particularly important due to its role in lowering morbidity and mortality, reducing the risk of chronic disease throughout their life span, and promoting regular mental and ...
Nutrition EURO - World Health Organization (WHO)
2011年10月22日 · Nutrition. A balanced and varied diet, composed of a wide range of nutritious and tasty foods, adds years to life and life to years. Nevertheless, the burden of disease associated with poor nutrition continues to grow in the WHO European Region. Unhealthy diets, overweight and obesity contribute to a large proportion of noncommunicable diseases ...
Healthy diet: Keys to eating well - World Health Organization (WHO)
2018年2月20日 · WHO recommends that people eat a wide variety of vegetables and fruit. For snacks, choose raw vegetables and fresh fruit, rather than foods that are high in sugars, fats or salt. Avoid overcooking vegetables and fruit as this can lead to the loss of important vitamins. When using canned or dried vegetables and fruit, choose varieties without ...