NURSING ANM AND GNM

Detailed explanation-1: -A dietary pattern is defined as the quantity, variety, or combination of different foods and beverage in a diet and the frequency with which they are habitually consumed.

Detailed explanation-2: -*“Food consumption patterns” as used in this document refer to combinations of foods that constitute an individual’s usual dietary intake, which includes daily and longer cyclical variations.

Detailed explanation-3: -Healthy eating patterns include a variety of nutritious foods like vegetables, fruits, grains, low-fat and fat-free dairy, lean meats and other protein foods and oils, while limiting saturated fats, trans fats, added sugars and sodium.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dietary intake refers to the daily eating patterns of an individual, including specific foods and calories consumed and relative quantities.