Articles by Team Poshan

Vice President Lauds Outlook Poshan Campaign

The challenge of malnutrition needs urgent and consistent effort, says Vice President Venkaiah Naidu

‘Eliminating TFA Boils Down To Awareness.’

Cardiovascular surgeon Dr Naresh Trehan explains how Trans Fats cause heart disease, and why raising awareness about this is critical

'The Impact On Nutrition Will Be Huge'

Former Chief Secretary of Uttar Pradesh Alok Ranjan believes the pandemic-induced lockdowns will lead to a major spike in malnutrition and other nutrition related ailments.

Virtual Conference On Nutrition Research Mulls Fresh Interventions

The conference organised by IFPRI and 19 co-hosts focused on evidence-based insights to further nutrition goals

‘Trans Fats Is A Very Critical Problem For Society’

In an exclusive interview, FSSAI CEO Arun Singhal explains how the government plans to cap trans fats at 2 per cent a year before the WHO deadline

Protein Week, And Why It Matters

Barely 3% of people understand the need to consume adequate protein, says a survey

After Cyclone Amphan Shattered Hopes Of Many In Sundarban, This NGO Comes To Their Rescue

Cyclone Amphan last month caused widespread damage to several parts of Bengal, especially the Sundarban area that left the locals crying in despair. It is then, a local NGO named Calcutta Foodies Club came to their aid.

Malnutrition Still A Huge Challenge For India, Says Global Nutrition Report

‘There is a real risk that, as nations strive to control the (COVID-19) virus, the gains they have made in reducing hunger and malnutrition will be lost,’ the report warns.

1.9 Million More Nurses, Midwives Needed In South-Asia Region To Achieve Health For All: WHO Report

The theme of the World Health Day, which marks the foundation of WHO, is support and strengthen the nursing and midwifery workforce.

Holistic Nutrition To Safeguard Against Cerebral Palsy

Narayan Seva Sansthan’s new campaign of providing nutritious food packets to 1,300 families in Udaipur, who were found underweight and stunted, is showing encouraging results