A 56-year-old woman has been diagnosed with hypertension, angina pectoris, and diabetes mellitus. Based on this scenario, a dietitian advised this patient about an appropriate diet.
Explain the role that nutrition plays in an individual’s overall health. Why is proper nutrition so important?
Proper nutrition promotes healthy pregnancy outcomes, supports normal growth, development and ageing, helps to maintain a healthy body weight, and reduces the risk of chronic disease leading to overall health and wellbeing
