Nutrition for you

Abstract

Nutrition is important for our existence, why it is important is not always self-explanatory. Good nutrition is important for growth and development of the body and the brain. Nutrition is the power source that enables the body to function properly and keep its healthy. Nutrition is important for children as their bodies are in the growing and developing stage. Children who do not take enough food, or take non-nutritious food, have poor physical and mental development compared to children who take nutritious food.

Following a series of School Health Assessments conducted in Male’ in September 2002 it was clear that one of the primary gaps in educating children was lack of resources and knowledge among School Health Assistants and Teachers. Many of the staff who interviewed in the assessments procedure responded that they need additional resources and information. Specifically, an information guide for School Health Assistants, Teachers, Parents and also Students would be of help.

This guide, as a result, is targeted towards those who work with and have a direct impact in the lives of children and their education. The guide is designed in a way that can be facilitated by health Personals across the Maldives and those working to expand and promote health within the country. It is hoped that this guide will prove a useful resource for all those who read and use it, providing knowledge and encouragement to make a difference in the community within which they work.