NUTRITION & FOOD PRODUCTION

CHAPTER 2

Health Problem related to Nutrition

Malnutrition A condition that happens when a persons diet does not contain one or more nutrients.

Obesity
High blood pressure

Arteriosc lerosis

Diabetes mellitus Gastric ulcer

Anorexia nervosa

Nutrients of plants

Macronutrient

Micronutrient

Nutrients or minerals required in large amounts by plants

Nutrients or minerals required in small amounts by plants

Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium, sulphur

Boron, zinc, molybdenum, manganese, copper, iron

Nitrogen
Formation of chlorophyll and protein
Yellow leaves Small leaf size Leaves drop easily

Potassium
Formation of protein and carbohydrates

Activates cellular enzymes

Yellowing at the edge of leaves Brown spots appear on leaf Plants die at an early stage

Phosphorus
Leaves turn dark green with red spots Very few flowers, seeds, fruits & roots. Fruits take a longer time to ripen Plants take a longer time to mature

Formation of protein Encourage cell division