Nutrition, Food Science and Technology

Food and Nutrition Disorders

The nutritional disorder is one of the big challenges before the health care providers in several countries. The nutritional disorder is not due to the deficiency of micronutrients and nutrients alone, but also due to the body’s inefficiency to absorb and assimilate them from the food. Malnutrition is not only a simple nutritional issue but correlates with social and economic factors. Creating awareness about healthy diet, good living habits, hygiene, health education are fundamental to overcome Nutritional disorder. Nutrients are needed to maintain good health. The energy passive nutrients are proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Dietary fibers, vitamins, and minerals such as calcium, iron, chloride, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, and sodium are other essential compliments that are required to keep the immune balance and good health.