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Volume 6, Issue 8 (Suppl) J Nutr Food Sci
ISSN:2155-9600 JNFS, an open access journal Clinical Nutrition 2016
December 08-10, 2016
December 08-10, 2016 Dubai, UAE
8th International Conference on
Clinical Nutrition
Role of nutrition in health promotion and chronic disease prevention
Selma M Mwaruwa
Kenyatta University, Kenya.
According to WHO, Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or
infirmity. OptimumNutrition contributes to the general wellbeing hence development and improved quality of life (Gibney et al.
2009). The Nutrition Care Process can be utilized to carry out health promotion and disease prevention efforts. Primary prevention
is the most effective, affordable method of chronic disease prevention and that dietary intervention positively impacts outcomes
health across the lifespan (Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics). Poor nutrition is linked to chronic diseases such as cancer, T2DM,
cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis and anemia among others which greatly compromise the physical, social, psychological and
emotional wellness of an individual (Lytle et al. 2002).It is therefore very important to promote good nutrition in order to promote
good health and wellbeing in all society.The amount of energy consumed in relation to physical activity and the quality of food are
key determinants of nutrition related chronic illnesses. Eating nutrient dense foods and balancing energy intake with the necessary
physical activity to maintain a healthy weight is essential in all stages of life. Good nutrition has also been associated with better
outcomes of disease management.
Biography
Selma M Mwaruwa has a diploma in Clinical Medicine and Surgery and currently a Bsc. Foods Nutrition and Dietetics student at Kenyatta University, Kenya.
Currently working as a clinician for Kenya Ports Authority staff clinic.
Selma M Mwaruwa, J Nutr Food Sci 2016, 6:8 (Suppl)