Their role in business and industry are important to the economy and to our own personal well-being. Maintaining the integrity of financial services remains our primary mission as the industry continues to grow. The Credit Union Division of DBO licenses and regulates state-chartered credit unions. The Credit Union Division is charged with the execution of the laws of this state relating to credit unions or the credit union business. As a result, the Credit Union Division conducts periodic examinations of all California state licensed credit unions.
Food is essential for our bodies to: 1  develop, replace and repair cells and tissues; 2  produce energy to keep warm, move and work; 3  carry out chemical processes such as the digestion of food;  protect against, resist and fight infection and recover from sickness.
Why nutrition is important. Eating a balanced diet is vital for good health and wellbeing. Food provides our bodies with the energy, protein, essential fats, vitamins and minerals to live, grow and function properly. We need a wide variety of different foods to provide the right amounts of nutrients for good health. Enjoyment of a healthy diet can also be one of the great cultural pleasures of life.