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).
Community services is also the broad term given to health and the human services in local communities and was specifically used as the framework for deinstitutionalization and community integration to homes, families and local communities (e.g., community residential services).