On October 8, 2013, a conference for “defense nutrition” was held at Sarim Station. This conference was held by the Department of Food and Nutrition at CWNU. The conference provided us with a lot of information about defense nutrition and food color. The information about defense nutrition was especially interesting. Nutrition in adults is a very important factor that influences aging. Nutrition that delays aging is called “defense nutrition.” Defense nutrition emphasizes vegetable protein ingestion and regular exercise. Normal body weight prevents disease and leads to health enhancement. This conference didn't go as smoothly as planned because of the typhoon. Originally scheduled at the Bong-lim Station, it was moved to Sa-rim Station due to the typhoon. Because of this, the conference was held indoors and the number of participants was smaller than expected.
The conference also offered information about food colors and their effects. Red foods like tomatoes, apples, strawberries, water melons and pomegranates are effective in reducing the number of cancer cells. And beta carotene in yellow foods like citrons, aged ambers, pineapples, and mangos converts to vitamin A in the body, and improves night vision and anti-aging processes. Green foods like broccoli, cabbage, cucumbers, celery, plums, and especially spinach, contain the highest levels of lutein. Lutein lowers the risk of cataracts and macular degeneration. And anthocyanin in purple foods like eggplants, blueberries, and grapes are effective in improving melancholia and lowering cholesterol.
The conference ended successfully and provided valuable health information for CWNU students. This conference by the Department of Food and Nutrition will be held annually.

Kim Jun-hyeok  -

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