national health and nutrition day

The date was created as a way to make people aware of their own health and eating practices. Having a balanced diet is the most suitable for a better quality of life. In addition to serving as a reflection on how they can contribute to sustainable development in this area.

The ideal is to start from an early age, at birth, because from the beginning the formation, development and cell growth. It is essential that parents monitor their children’s nutrition and health to avoid future problems. Like, heart and cardiovascular disease.

A survey carried out by PAHO (Pan American Health Organization) estimates that 17.9 million people died from cardiovascular diseases in 2016, representing 31% of all deaths globally. 85% were only from vascular attacks (CVAs).

According to nutritionist, Pâmela Souza (CRN 52419), “It is not just fuel for our body, but genuine care from the moment of pregnancy to adulthood. Food is emotion, it is memory, it represents memorable moments. Currently, through the many options of transgenic and ultra-processed foods that are easily accessible to the population, they are associated with poor nutrition of the individual, resulting in the starting point for triggering many existing pathologies that reduce the life expectancy of any individual. The balance of a Healthy Diet needs to be present in all life cycles: pregnancy, breastfeeding, food introduction and early contouring of food selectivity are extremely important for maintaining health and preventing hereditary and congenital diseases. Healthy eating can treat and save lives.”

Adequate and healthy food is a basic human right, which involves eating habits appropriate to the biological and social aspects of each individual.

Featured Photo: Promotional creation, Reproduction: João Victor isreal