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From Children to a Healthy Nation: Nutrition Matters

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 The whole world is striving to alleviate malnutrition. In the global efforts to achieve the SDGs by 2030, India is making progress as well. However, the issue still persists and the country continues to combat it by implementing initiatives and programmes. Malnutrition: Definition, Causes and Challenges “Malnutrition refers to deficiencies, excesses or imbalances in a person’s intake of energy and/or nutrients. The term malnutrition covers two broad groups of conditions. One is undernutrition, which includes stunting (low height for age), wasting (low weight for height), underweight (low weight for age) and micronutrient deficiencies or insufficiencies (a lack of important vitamins and minerals). The other is overweight, obesity and diet-related noncommunicable diseases (such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes and cancer).” - World Health Organisation For a balanced diet, dietary diversity is the key. People should follow a diet that includes carbohydrates, proteins, vitamins and ...
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How Nutrition Shapes the Future of Classrooms in India?

  Starting a day with an empty stomach not only affects us physically, but also psychologically that can lead to irritation, lack of concentration and productivity.   How would you feel if you skipped your meals for a day? Now, imagine a child sitting in a classroom for hours, stomach empty, trying to stay attentive. This is the reality of children, especially from challenging socio-economic backgrounds, who cannot access even one meal a day. Impact of Nutrition on Classroom Performance According to UNESCO’s reports, “About 258 million children and youth are out of school. The total includes 59 million children of primary school age, 62 million of lower secondary school age and 138 million of upper secondary age.” One of the main reasons for this is the struggle to meet the basic needs such as food, because for them, the real struggle is not the academic pursuit but to fight the physical and mental strain caused by a lack of nutrition. Mid-day meal has proven to be a p...
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