PRESENTATION WHY IS CONSUMPTION OF HEALTHY FOODS
IMPORTANT?
Nutrition during the growth stage is essential to
achieve adequate development for weight and
height and achieve an optimal state of health.
For this we must have responsible food
consumption, good hygiene in its preparation
and thus we will achieve good health.
Nutrition is a complex process that includes
knowledge of the mechanisms by which living
beings use and incorporate nutrients to develop
and maintain their tissues and obtain the
energy necessary to perform their functions.
NURSING STUDENTS
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LEGUMES : lentils, chickpeas, contain starch and
proteins, they are rich in iron and calcium.
PHYSICALLY : Contributes to motor control and
coordination of the body.
MENTALLY : Receiving a healthy diet facilitates
mental development through sensory
perception and increases memory capacity.
TUBERS: Potatoes contain starch, proteins and
WHAT FOOD SHOULD I CONSUME? vegetable fiber in small quantities. A very
important tuber due to its vitamin value is the
DAIRY: They are the most complete of all. Their carrot. Other tubers are oca, olluco, maca.
richness in vitamins, calcium, essential fatty
acids, among other nutrients, are basic in the
daily diet.
MEATS AND FISH: Meats are high in nutrients.
EGGS: The eggs commonly used are chicken
Proteins are of high biological value due to their
eggs. Its white contains proteins of high
amino acid content. Meats and their derivatives
biological value and its yolk is rich in fats,
are rich in proteins and fats.
vitamins and minerals such as iron .
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VEGETABLES: They have a higher carbohydrate
 Wash your hands before and
content than fruits. The most important reason
to recommend its regular intake is vegetable after eating food.
fiber.  Consume food responsibly.
 Eat nutritious foods.

FRUITS: They are the fruit of different plants: FOOD

citrus fruits, apples, pears, cherries, plums,
bananas, mango, grapes. They are rich in
vitamins, simple carbohydrates
PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL OF NURSING

COURSE: CONSUMER ISSUES

TEACHER:

CYCLE: III

HEALTHY NUTRITIONS
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