Children aged two to five years have high energy and nutrient needs
because of their continued growth and development.  To ensure that
the preschooler’s diet is nutritionally adequate, it should be based on a
wide variety of foods from the six food groups.  This will provide sufficent
energy and nutrients required for good health and physical and mental
development.

Aging is an inevitable natural process. It results in changes to several
organs which function less efficiently leading to the development
of disease. Research has shown that the risk of chronic disorders
increases significantly with age. Good nutrition can slow the disease
process, and assist the individual to have a longer life. It is very
important that elderly persons engage in good nutrition practices by
eating a variety of foods from the six food groups and being physically
active to delay or prevent the onset of diseases.

Zinc may not be one of the more well-known nutrients, but it is
essential for humans, as it plays an important role in many of the
body's functions. This issue of Nyam News takes a look at zinc in
the human body.

Cancer is the second highest cause of death in the Caribbean.
There is a lot of evidence to show that our diets play a role in
both the development and the outcome of cancer,  Cancer
experts report that around one third of cancers are preventable
by good nutrition.This issue of Nyam News briefly looks at some
dietary factors that may contribute to development of cancer
and then some dietary factors that seem to help to prevent cancer.

Global recession has caused many consumer goods, particularly
food items, to increase while wages and salaries have been
stagnant. Although the current financial crisis may look somewhat
bleak or depressing, families, especially those in which children are
present, need to ensure that in addition to saving money, the health
needs of all the family members are met. This issue of Nyam News
will give you the tools to tailor-make a plan for you and your family.