Nourish from Nature

The Impact of Information Technology on Advancements in Food Science Impact of Tech on Food: In recent times, the influence of information technology on various fields, including food science, has been widely acknowledged.  The integration of technology has brought significant changes to research, development, and various aspects of food science, including technical, economic, analytical, and marketing dimensions.  Food plays a crucial role in maintaining bodily processes, and there's a growing recognition of the role nutrition plays in preventing chronic diseases.  Efforts have been directed towards enhancing the nutritional value and quality of food sources.  The scope of food science has expanded to encompass emerging techniques like "omics," leading to challenges in managing and interpreting vast and complex raw data. Addressing this challenge, the establishment of a comprehensive database becomes crucial. Such a database would store and regularly u...

Raising Awareness through Public Health and Nutrition Initiatives Raising Awareness through Public Health and Nutrition Initiatives Since its establishment, the United Nations (UN) has been dedicated to advancing global health. The World Health Organization (WHO), a part of the UN, has played a central role in these efforts since its creation on April 7, 1948.  This date is now celebrated annually as World Health Day worldwide. Initially, WHO focused on addressing challenges like malaria, women's and infant's health, tuberculosis, venereal disease, nutrition, and environmental pollution-related health issues.  Many of these priorities remain, alongside newer concerns such as HIV/AIDS, diabetes, cancer, and emerging diseases like SARS, Ebola, and Zika. In 1948, WHO introduced the International Classification of Diseases, which has become the global standard for categorizing and reporting health conditions. In 2012, member states established global goals to combat h...