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).
What is Public Health? Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of families and communities through promotion of healthy lifestyles, research for disease and injury prevention and detection and control of infectious diseases. Overall, public health is concerned with protecting the health of entire populations.