Processed food as one that has undergone any changes to its natural state. Raw agriculture products undergo  washing, cleaning, milling, cutting, chopping, heating, pasteurizing, blanching, cooking, canning, freezing, drying, dehydrating, mixing, packaging, or other procedures that alter the food from its natural  state. The food may include the addition of other ingredients such as preservatives, flavors, nutrients and other food additives or substances approved for use in food products, such as salt, sugars, and fats.

Additional processing like  storing, filtering, fermenting, extracting, concentrating, microwaving, and packaging. Food begins to deteriorate and lose nutrients as soon as it is harvested and processed before being sold to the consumer. Healthy eating habits are vital for maintaining good health and preventing chronic diseases. 

Nowadays, many people are often too busy to pay attention to what they eat, and they may rely on convenient, processed foods that are high in calories and low in nutrients  leading  to a variety of health problems such as obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease. Wildlife conservation Initiative (WCI) in cooperation with health sector institutions is raising local community awareness aiming how to:  

-Read food labels as an easiest ways to pay attention to the serving size, calories, and nutrient content of the food you're going to choose.

-Eat a variety of foods: Eating a variety of foods ensures that you get a range of nutrients and prevents boredom with your meals. Include plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean proteins, and healthy fats in your diet.

-Plan your meals: Planning your meals in advance can help you make healthier choices and avoid buy fast food.

-Taking time to plan out your meals for the week help to acquire ingredients you need and help you to save money by reducing food waste and eating out less often.

-Cook at home allows you to control the ingredients and  great way to get creative with your cooking experience.

-Limit processed foods: Processed foods are often high in calories, sodium, and added sugars, and low in nutrients. Try to enjoy processed food in moderation, it's important to limit your intake and focus on whole, unprocessed foods whenever possible. 

Developing healthy eating habits is learned reason why Wildlife Conservation Initiative (WCI) is raising local community awareness to read food labels, eating a variety of foods, planning meals, cooking at home, and limiting processed foods to positively changes local community mindset on diet and improve local community overall health.