Seventh September 2021 marked the initiation of the Poshan Maah – a month of outreach and awareness activities under the Government of India’s flagship POSHAN Abhiyaan to improve nutritional outcomes for children, pregnant women and lactating mothers.
With 28 years of Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) and nearly 2.5 lakh Gram Panchayats across the country, PRIs continue to be the drivers...
Mamta Singh, an ANM/midwife with the sub-centre Pure Pandey of Deeh block in Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh, is amongst those...
Food addiction implies there is a biochemical condition in the body that creates a physiological craving for specific foods
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Most often, carbohydrates (sugar, starches and fibres) are among the foods that we start avoiding in case of diagnosis of diabetes. We start considering all carbs as an enemy, but this is definitely not the case.
Currently, under Mission Poshan 2.0 the organization is providing technical assistance to state governments in improving their supply-chains, and hence procurement, access and administration of Vitamin A and Deworming doses to under-5 children.
To level up your workout sessions without pain, injuries and muscle loss, you should fuel it right. Feeding the right nutrients to your body at the right time and in the right form, not just enhances your performance but also improves your stamina.
We must drive awareness about proteins, with emphasis on both aspects, quantity as well as the quality of protein in the Indian context to help combat undernutrition, improve the immune system, and reduce the burden on non-communicable diseases.
There are many reasons why anaemia develops in individuals, but iron deficiency is the most common cause. The National Family Health Survey- 4, 2015-2016 (NFHS-4), which presents state-wise data on nutrition indicators, showed that anaemia was widely prevalent in Maharashtra with53.8% of children below the age of five, and 48% of women, aged 15-49 years, being anaemic.
Science shows that malnutrition in early life, often manifested in form of stunting, is associated with adverse consequences in later life for morbidity and mortality, non-communicable diseases, learning capacity and productivity.
Here comes an interview with Mr Sundeep Talwar, CMO, The Akshaya Patra...
Currently, under Mission Poshan 2.0 the organization is providing technical...
Rise Against Hunger India (RAHI) has served over 2.5 million meals to...
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While India is a top producer of several farm products, it still lags behind...
Sanjiv Kumar Chadha, Managing Director, National Agricultural Cooperative...
Awareness about the benefits of these healthy grains is creating a situation...
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Why Everyone Needs To Come Together And Act Now To Overcome Malnutrition And...
Nearly 5.8 million people or 1 in 4 Indians are at a risk of dying from an NCD before they reach the age of 70
Apart from households, retail and food services account for a huge chunk of this annual waste of food, says the Food Waste Index Report 2021
The Public Accounts Committee report said adequate protection has not been ensured to the people against adulterated and unsafe food
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Tired of regular tea and coffee? A cup of fruit tea may be just what the doctor ordered
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Limited consumption of dark chocolate has multiple health benefits including a reduced risk of heart diseases and lowering of high blood pressure
Mitali Behera of Santarapur village was unaware about feeding practices during illness, until Aanganwadi Workers counselled her and prepared a healthy diet plan for her child.
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Here are some freshly prepared recipes to battle anaemia
Wall paintings on maternal nutrition etched in high footfall areas in 4 blocks of Udaipur
