. The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development, in a statement, refuted the claims and said that the index “continues to be a flawed measure of ‘ ‘ and does not reflect India’s true position”. The GHI report ranked Pakistan at 102, Bangladesh at 81, Nepal at 69 and Sri Lanka at 60. South … Read more
As part of a pilot initiative in Nuh, the Haryana government is set to introduce a spirulina-based product through the Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS). This product will be aimed at addressing severe acute malnutrition and moderate acute malnutrition among children for a duration of six months. Spirulina, an algae that grows in fresh or … Read more
Micronutrient malnutrition, also known as hidden hunger, is a common problem in India where a lack of essential vitamins and minerals in the diet can lead to serious health consequences. One way to combat this issue is by incorporating nutrient-rich foods into our daily meals. One such recipe is Chana Dal Khichdi, a delicious and … Read more
It seemed like an anomaly in the data when we looked at the temporal pattern of malnutrition in the Dharni tribal subdivision in the Amravati district of Maharashtra. A peak in April in the number of children with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) and Moderate Acute Malnutrition (MAM) surprised us. Common sense of nutrition discourse dictates … Read more
“When I was pregnant with her (her baby) my kidney was not working well. My hemoglobin level was very low. I went to the doctor, but they told me it would cost me $125. I couldn’t afford it,” she told CNA. She now receives help from the Sukarya charity, which helps underprivileged women like her … Read more
A common misconception is that enough food on the plate means adequate nutrition. In recent times, the quality of food has become a topic of discussion, all of which goes to show that in India, women and children are the most nutritionally vulnerable. This is evident from the prevalence of malnutrition among women and adolescents. … Read more
A new study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine showed that the consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPF) precipitated premature deaths in Brazil. Therefore, discouraging the consumption of ultra-processed foods would promote considerable health benefits for this population and could also help reduce premature mortality. Background To study: Premature Deaths Attributable to the Consumption … Read more
As some stories of change from across India show, it is crucial to empower frontline health workers who are driving developmental and nutritional outcomes for mothers and children in the last mile. As some stories of change from across India show, it is crucial to empower frontline health workers who are driving developmental and nutritional … Read more