importance of nutrition in nursing

 

Role of Nutrition

Promote growth and development

Provides resistance against infection

Prevent malnutrition disorder

Increase life expectancy

Importance / Role of Nutrition and dietetics in Nursing

Promotion of Health

Early diagnosis and treatment

Modification of diet

Health education and counseling

Specific protection

Prevention of nutritional deficiency diseases

Preparing therapeutic diet for patients

Timely treatment

Prevention of nutritional disorder

Maintenance of record

Educating the people