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Health and Human Development - The capacity of individuals and families
to make changes to their food choices: knowledge
Knowledge
Knowledge about food and nutrition, i.e. how to choose the most suitable
products, store food so that it remains fresh and select appropriate
combinations of food to serve determines what is eaten. Families in lower
socio-economic areas often have more limited food experiences, less
education about body needs and health and so do not have the knowledge to
make the best food choices. Knowledge can be acquired through reading,
watching videos, following food selection guides from pamphlets available
in supermarkets, community health centers, etc. Adhering to a suitable food
selection model and keeping in mind the Dietary Guidelines [1] would
provide adequate knowledge for parents responsible for providing meals for
children and adolescents.
Children and adolescents should start to take responsibility for their own
food choices when outside the home. Their knowledge will be based on what
they have learnt in the home and at school.
Adults can read, go to community based nutrition classes, use computer
programs and access the Internet for more guidance.
Elderly people who have specific needs may require further knowledge from
their medical adviser, a dietician or their local health centre.
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Lack of knowledge on how to use certain equipment facilities or appliances in the home in terms of food preparation and storage may affect some families to have capacity to make changes to their food choices. Some people may not be aware or knowing what constitutes a balanced diet, unless they have been educated about nutrition, but due to lack of it, may affect their capacity to make changes to their food intake.
What are the effects of low Knowlage or without knowledge of foods?
Can be acquired through reading,wacthing vedeos.following food selection guides from pamphlets available in supermarket,community health centre e.t c.
What if someone dont have the knowledge about food choices
knowledge of food science and nutrition influence food selection.
knowing the nutritent inforamtion also help as a person would gather the food acccordind with dietry needs
So many individuals must be part of this course at least to be here is part of research to help ourselves and our generations.... who else would not like to?
How does knowledge have an influence on food choices?Ho
one needs to have knowledge of what he wants first before purchases and how it is important for the health of an individual.