March 27, 2012

What is Community Nutrition? 

Community Nutrition is about teaching individuals in your community about the different aspects of nutrition. Nutrition involves all the food and beverages that people consume and the vitamins and minerals (nutrients) within those foods and how they affect our bodies and health. Nutrition even involves how substances are digested and metabolized within our bodies, which allows us to figure out which nutrients are bodies need and which nutrients are harmful to our bodies. Community Nutrition helps us to educate those around us so that people are able to better their lives by consuming healthier options and learning which foods/beverages are good for us and which are not. 

Learning outcomes for this class? 

By taking this Community Nutrition course I hope to learn more about the different ways in which community nutrition is used. There are all aspects of community nutrition besides just the education that is received through community centers. I am also excited about actually planting and tending to my own garden. Being in college and living in an apartment makes it hard to grow your own produce which I have always wanted to do ever since I was a little girl. When I was younger my parents had a vegetable garden and I would help my mom with it and I loved picking the vegetables once they were ready. Since I have not tended to a garden since I was little I am excited to get to do it again. I also hope to learn more about which produce items need to be planted during every season. I think this is very helpful information for anyone who wants to have their own garden like myself. 

Having your own garden and growing your own produce is a great way to get outside and enjoy the weather and it also helps to cut down on some grocery bills, especially if you are like me and you love all fresh produce and eat a lot of fruits and vegetables!!! 

I'm looking forward to learning more about community nutrition and how it affects us and the people around us :)