sufficient nutrition
[/səˈfɪʃənt nuːˈtrɪʃən/]
noun phrase
nutrição adequada
1. An adequate amount and balance of nutrients required to maintain good health, support bodily functions, and promote normal growth and development
Sufficient nutrition is essential for children's cognitive development and physical growth.
A nutrição adequada é essencial para o desenvolvimento cognitivo e crescimento físico das crianças.
2. The provision of essential nutrients including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals in appropriate quantities
The school lunch program ensures sufficient nutrition for all students.
O programa de merenda escolar garante nutrição adequada para todos os alunos.
3. A state of health achieved through proper dietary intake meeting daily nutritional requirements
Doctors recommend sufficient nutrition to prevent chronic diseases.
Os médicos recomendam nutrição adequada para prevenir doenças crônicas.
In Brazil, 'nutrição adequada' is frequently discussed in public health initiatives, school feeding programs, and social welfare contexts, particularly in relation to combating poverty and malnutrition. The concept is central to Brazil's food security and social development policies. In the USA, emphasis on sufficient nutrition is prominent in medical advice, fitness culture, and school nutrition standards, often focusing on individual responsibility and preventive health care.
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