Importance of Nutrition and dietetics
Dietetics
Dietetics is the practical application of the principles of nutrition. It includes the planning of meal for well and the sick. The scientific study of the food we eat and it's effect on our health.
Introduction
The word nursing comes from the root word nutritious means to nourish, to cherish, to supply.
It also means to train and to educate and to supply with essential of growth.
We can define the nursing is a process of recognizing, understanding, interpreting and meeting.
The heath needs of any person or society nursing has now emerged as a profession and it includes wide range of area.
Importance/ role of Nutrition and dietetics in Nursing
Importance of knowledge of Nutrition in the field of nursing
Early assessment and diagnosis
Timely treatment
Maintenance of record
Review nutrition data
Prevention of Nutrition deficiency diseases
Reduce risk of chronic diseases
Promotion of higher state of health
Identify nutritional needs of patient
Therapeutic modification of diet
Preparation therapeutic diet for patient
Nutritional programmes
Food fortification of diet
Prevention of nutritional disorder
Specific protection
Health education and counseling
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