HOW NUTRITION AFFECTS HEALTH
The World Health Organization (WHO) defines as “a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.”3 The WHO recognizes nutrition as a critical part of health and development, noting that better nutrition is related to:4
- improved infant, child and maternal health
- stronger immune systems
- safer pregnancy and childbirth
- lower risk of non-communicable diseases (such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease)
- greater longevity
- greater productivity, creating opportunities to break cycles of poverty and hunger
, including both undernutrition and overnutrition, is a significant threat to human health. In fact, nutrition is associated with four of the top ten leading causes of death in the United States, including heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and stroke.5
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