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REPORT ON TRAINING OF WOMEN ON NUTRITION AND PREPARATION OF LOCALLY PREPARED NUTRITIONALLY BALANCE DIET

INTRODUCTION

From 8^th to 12^th November, 2021, training of women in pastries preparation using Orange fleshed sweet was organized at Tutuka, Ayimadukrom/Kwameduakrom, Boete/Brahabebome, Akaporiso, Odumase, Ayease/Diawuoso and Jimiso. A total of three hundred and ninety-four (394) consisting of seventy-one (71) males and three hundred and twenty-three (323) females benefited from the program.

TOPICS DISCUSSED

The following topics were discussed

What is nutrition?

Good nutrition

Good nutrition – was defined as means getting the right amount of nutrients from healthy foods in the right combinations. Good nutrition means eating a variety of foods that give you the nutrients you need to maintain your health, feel good, and have energy. These nutrients include protein, carbohydrates, fat, water, vitamins, and minerals.
Again, it was defined as a means of avoiding processed foods, as much as possible that may have a long list of unfamiliar ingredients and contain excessive amounts of sodium.
Good nutrition was termed as a means limiting and being aware of added sugar. Research shows that there is a link between sugar, addiction and the risk for cardiovascular disease.
Lastly, good nutrition was defined as considering balance, variety and moderation in everything that you eat. Having nutrition knowledge and making smart choices about the foods you eat can and will help you achieve optimum health over your lifetime, and be a key to avoiding obesity, illness, and many of today’s most prevalent chronic diseases.

Benefits of good nutrition

Long, healthy life – Research shows that by consuming a healthy diet, you will live longer, and live better.
Reduced risk of disease – Nutrition has a positive impact on heart disease, diabetes and cancer.
Better digestive health – Nutrition helps keep the gastrointestinal track healthy and functioning at its best.
Better hydration – Consuming healthy beverages (water, low fat dairy, and low calorie beverages) along with fruits and vegetables can keep you hydrated. At least 60% of the body is water.
Healthier kids – Better nutrition can help your kids be healthier in the future. Breastfeeding and introducing healthy foods early is the key.
balanced diet and its benefits

A balanced diet was defined as a diet consisting of the proper quantities and proportions of foods needed to maintain health or growth. A balanced diet is one that provides the body with all the essential nutrients, vitamins and minerals required to maintain cells, tissues and organs as well as to function correctly. A diet that is lacking in nutrients can lead to many different health problems ranging from tiredness and lack of energy to serious problems with the function of vital organs and lack of growth and development.

signs of malnutrition

Unexplained Fatigue

Fatigue is a common side effect of iron deficiency, which can lead to anemia, indicated by low levels of red blood cells. Anemia can also show up as abnormal paleness.

Brittle and Dry Hair

Hair, which is made up mostly of protein, serves as a useful diagnostic marker for nutritional deficiencies.

When an older person’s hair looks brittle, dry, and sparse, it’s often a sign that their diet is inadequate.

Brittle hair can signal a deficit of essential fatty acids, protein, iron, and other nutrients. Some hair loss is usual with age, of course. But if hair begins to fall out at an unusual rate, nutrient deficiencies may be the cause.

Ridged or Spoon-Shaped Nails

Like hair, nails serve as an early warning sign of an inadequate diet. A spoon-shaped nail, in which the nail curves up from the nail bed like a spoon can be an indicator of iron-deficiency anemia.

4. Mouth Problems

Cracking or inflammation at the corners of the mouth can be a warning sign of either riboflavin (B2) deficiency or iron deficiency. An unusually pale or swollen tongue is a warning sign of iron or B-vitamin deficiency. A condition called burning mouth syndrome, which continues to puzzle researchers, may arise when iron, zinc, or B-vitamin levels fall below the required level.

· Diarrhea

Diarrhea can be a sign of mal-absorption, which means nutrients are not being fully absorbed by the body.

6. Apathy or Irritability

Unexplained mood changes, especially feeling apathetic or irritable, can be symptoms of a serious medical illness like depression. But they can also be symptoms that your body isn’t getting the energy it needs.

7. Lack of Appetite

With age, appetite often diminishes. Taste buds lose their sensitivity. Because seniors tend to be less active, they require fewer calories.

practical demonstration of locally prepared balanced diet
recipe for preparation for apreprensa

roasted corn flour, palm nuts, tomato, pepper, onion, salt, herrings and

water

wash and boil palm nuts
pound palm nuts till the outer layer is softened
pour pounded into a basin add water, still and scoop the mixture
drain mixture in a colander
put herrings, tomatoes, pepper, salt to taste and sliced onion in a sauce pan and boil with palm nut mixture
grind the pepper and tomatoes and add to the mixture
allow it to cook
add OFSP mash
add roasted corn flour and stir briskly and cover
stir again until cooked
serve hot
garnish with cooked beans

PARTICIPANTS

COMMUNITIES	MALES	FEMALES	TOTAL
Tutuka Akaporiso	15 12	58 23	73 35
Ayease/ Diawuoso	7	51	58
Kwameduakrom/Ayimadukrom	9	56	65
Odumasi	8	31	39
Brahabebome/Boete	11	48	59
Jimiso	9	33	42
Total	71	323	394