Outlook Poshan – Articles on Nutrition in India

Addressing The Gaps In Childrens’ Nutrition

The National Education Policy (NEP 2020) has been viewed as instrumental in bringing necessary changes in our education system. Addressing health and nutrition of school-going children is also essential

Could COVID-19 Lead To A Spike In Trans Fat Consumption?

Dr Shauna Downs of Rutgers University’s Department of Urban-Global Public Health believes that poorer nations might consume products with more trans fats simply because it is more affordable.

The Hourglass Phenomena

Just as in an hourglass all the grains of sand trickling down can settle at different places, a convergence across various nutrition streams can yield multiple benefits

Boosting Healthcare Needs Of India’s Non-Covid Patients

As the cases are still rising, the covid-infected people are always the centre of attention . However, with proper technology in use, it is possible to keep a track of people who are not yet affected.

New Education Policy And Students’ Health

The recent National Education Policy 2020 (NEP) has brought about a monumental change in our education system. In doing so, it has also placed high priority on children’s health and their nourishment.

A Breastfeeding Myth, And Some Superfoods

Increasing your consumption of milk does not help in production of breast milk. Instead, try some of these superfoods

Nuts For Life!

Are you among those who constantly crave for nuts? Here are some 'brow-raisin' facts about nuts and their benefits you need to know.

Lockdown Effect: Spike In Unplanned Babies, Abortions

Lack of access to contraceptives and family planning services during the COVID-19 induced lockdowns led to an alarming rise in the pregnancy rate across the nation, which in turn led to numerous abortions.

‘When The World Was Banning TFA, We Were Promoting Vanaspati’

Pushback from the industry and a weak regulator has allowed deadly industrial trans fats to continue in the Indian food chain, says Amit Khurana of the CSE

RAHI Khichdi Mix Targets Hunger And Nutrition Of Millions Amid COVID

Rise Against Hunger India (RAHI) has served over 2.5 million meals to vulnerable groups in 38 districts across 9 states in the country worst hit by COVID and subsequent lockdown. Dola Mohapatra, Executive Director, RAHI, tells LoLa Nayar that nearly 85% of the ready-to-cook meals were provided to the migrant population.