Human nutrition

For the journal, see Human Nutrition (journal). For nutrition not specific to humans, see Nutrition.

Foods high in magnesium (an example of a nutrient)

Human nutrition deals with the provision of essential nutrients in food that are necessary to support human life and good health.[1] Poor nutrition is a chronic problem often linked to poverty, food security, or a poor understanding of nutritional requirements.[2] Malnutrition and its consequences are large contributors to deaths, physical deformities, and disabilities worldwide.[3] Good nutrition is necessary for children to grow physically and mentally, and for normal human biological development.[2]

  1. ^ "human nutrition". Encyclopedia Britannica. Archived from the original on July 11, 2022. Retrieved December 29, 2020.
  2. ^ a b UNICEF (May 1, 2006). Progress for children: A report card on nutrition (PDF). Vol. 4. New York City: Author. ISBN 978-92-806-3988-9. OCLC 68570771.
  3. ^ "Essential Nutrition Actions: Improving maternal, newborn, infant and young child health and nutrition". Washington, DC: World Health Organization. 2013. Archived from the original on June 12, 2013.