Nutritional Epidemiology

A balanced diet is important for good health and food provides energy, protein, essential fats, vitamins and minerals for a body to live, grow and perform properly. Diet and nutrition play a crucial role in major causes of death, health problem and disability like coronary cardiovascular disease, stroke, high blood pressure, coronary-artery disease, obesity, cancer, osteoporosis, decay and gall bladder malady. It explains the interaction of nutrients and different food substances with respect to maintenance of an organism, growth and health diseases.

  • Protein-energy malnutrition (PEM)
  • Micronutrient deficiencies