Chromium in diet. Chromium is an essential mineral that is not made by the body. It must be obtained from the diet. Chromium is important in the metabolism of fats and carbohydrates. It stimulates fatty acid and cholesterol synthesis, which are important for brain function and other body processes. Chromium also aids in insulin action and glucose metabolism.
Public health services. Public Health is defined as âthe art and science of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts of societyâ (Acheson, 1988; WHO).
Historically, people have been concerned with the health problems of group. living. Community action in the promotion of health and the prevention and treatment of. disease is the basis of public health and its early roots. Public health history is the story. Optometric Care within the Public Health Community Â© 2009 Old Post Publishing.