India Spotlight Index 2020, a first-of-its kind report brought out by Access to Nutrition Initiative (ATNI) reveals government efforts are bearing results
By Charupadma Pati 21/03/2020
Happy outcomes of a shift in diet to flaxseed, coconut oil, ghee, butter, curd, paneer, soaked nuts and curtailing carbohydrate consumption. In addition, restricting food intake to 8 hours every day and fast for 16 hours.
By Satyendra Garg 18/03/2020
Under a pilot scheme, women expecting second child in four districts - Banswara, Dungarpur, Pratapgarh and Udaipur – are to be provided Rs. 6000 to address concerns on low level of iron and protein in the diet
By Outlook Planet Desk 18/03/2020
In addition to conflicts, insecurity, and economic slowdowns and downturns, climate variability and extreme weather events are among the key drivers of the recent rise in global hunger and one of the leading causes of severe crises, warns new World...
By Outlook Planet Desk 13/03/2020.jpg)
They are targeting to break the vicious cycle of a low birth weight baby girl growing up to become an undernourished child, a weak adolescent with low body mass, eventually ending up in an early marriage leading to a weaker next generation
By Kavita Sardana 01/02/2021
Gujarat is working on several fronts to battle widespread malnutrition among children in the state. In majority (85-90 per cent) of cases, the malnourished kids (or uncomplicated SAM cases), without any medical complications, can be looked after at home with...
By Rutu Tekwani 13/05/2020
It is important to prioritize better toilets and washing facilities in schools and homes, and to provide accurate information around menstruation, to ensure right to education, equality and well-being for girls
By Outlook Planet Desk 09/03/2020
Impaired nutritional status of women before conception, which is known to influence nutrition status and hence health of the infant, is not covered under the scheme of ICDS. Every 1kg increase in pre-pregnancy weight of the woman helps her future baby. Hence,...
By Hemalatha R 11/03/2020
Once listed among the most backward districts in the country, Chitrakoot is charting new course to improve health and education facilities in the district to improve nutrition and growth profile of children.
By Manoj Kumar 13/05/2020
Intervention in childhood is important to promote optimal development and well-being of those with an ASD. Diet therapy the proper supervision can help ensure that the child is still getting all the nutrients that he or she needs to grow into a healthy adult,...
By Bipasha Das 13/05/2020