introduction to nutrition

If you care about  your body, and if you have strong feelings about food, then you have much to gain from learning about nutrition—the study of how food nourishes the body
When you study nutrition, you learn which foods serve you best, and you can work out ways of choosing foods, planning meals, and designing your diet wisely. Knowing the facts can enhance your health and your enjoyment of eating while relieving your feelings of guilt or worry that you aren’t eating well.
The foods you choose have cumulative effects on your body. As you age, you will see and feel those effects The best food for you, then, is the kind that supports the growth and maintenance of strong muscles, sound bones, healthy skin, and sufficient blood to cleanse and nourish all parts of your body