Why does nutrition information seem to be contradictory and perplexing? One time you’re told to eat this and the next time it’s bad for you? You’re told to omit fats to lose weight , then again you’re told its carbohydrates…
With numerous sources of nutrition information displayed, it is difficult to determine which sources are accurate and which sources are not. It is easy to be confused and overwhelmed with all the nutrition information that always seems to be changing.…
In this blog post, we will investigate ways that foods can be contaminated , and the control measures to put in place to avoid this. Foods can be contaminated in various ways including : By micro-organisms e.g,. bacteria, fungi- Spillage…
Air pollution involves the contamination of the atmosphere with one or more pollutants. It is an apparent environmental health hazard with significant implications on your health and that of animals and plants. Air pollutants can be released into the environment…
In this post we will assess common water pollutants , their effects on humans and strategies that can be enforced to minimize water pollution. Most water pollution is contributed by human activities. Factories and manufacturing industries regularly expel hazardous chemicals…
Major physical hazards found in the environment include: Toxins in foods Toxins in water Air pollutants Soil pollutants Water pollutants In this post , we will discuss the soil pollutants in particular , their effects on the soil, plant development…
There are various chemical hazards common in the environment. This post will assess what they are and their impacts on your health. Chemicals are transferred into the body through the nose, or the lungs. Direct contact with the skin and…
Biological hazards are substances and organisms that can impose adverse health outcomes to humans. Examples of Biological Hazards Biological hazards include: Fungi Spores Bio-active substances Parasites Viruses Bacteria Protozoa These organisms can be transmitted directly through entry into the…
In previous posts, we reviewed the connection between the environment and nutrition. Importantly, we established that nutrition and the environment are interlinked-various environmental factors affect diet , food and water availability and overall health. We recognized that environmental changes are…
Food systems are complex interrelated activities involved with food transformation and delivery, and its effects. It comprises a number of components including: Food production Food consumption Food processing Food preparation Retail Packaging Distribution Waste management Food systems disproportions are main…
