Chandni Patle placed Bau Pawara, a feeble-looking 17-month-old baby, on an electronic weighing machine. The child, with bony limbs, was quiet and inactive – unusual for toddlers his age. It was early September, and this was his fourth check-up in two months at the nutrition rehabilitation centre in Dhadgaon, in Maharashtra’s Nandurbar district. Patle, a … Read more
Unfortunately, the malnutrition figures in India are worse than in many poorer countries in sub-Saharan Africa. Wasting, which is low weight for height, is 19.3% in children under five years of age according to the latest National Health Survey. For stunting – short height for age, this number is 35.5% nationally. India cannot be a … Read more
New Delhi: Although many adults around the world are living longer, they may not always live healthier. As a result, they cannot enjoy their full lives. This picture of less than optimal health is caused by a number of circumstances. Nutrition, or the lack of it, is one of the most important and obvious variables. … Read more
Diet for Malnutrition In Kids: Malnutrition ie Malnutrition is such a disease that can happen to any child or elder. This disease is especially common in children. This problem is widespread in underdeveloped countries. Even in our country, in areas where there is a lot of poverty, children can become victims of malnutrition. If not … Read more
Causes Of Malnutrition: For the first 6 months after the birth of the child, he should be given only mother’s milk. Due to this the immunity of the child becomes strong and diseases stay away. When the baby is 6 months old, he is gradually introduced to solid food. At this time, the physical and … Read more
Protein For Kids Health: Children have many nutritional requirements such as carbohydrates, vitamins A, C, B, along with foods like calcium, potassium and fiber in their diet should be included. Their deficiency can increase the risk of malnutrition. According to Medical News Today, there are usually no specific symptoms of malnutrition, but sometimes, when the … Read more
“I am four months pregnant,” said Roshni Rawat, 27, who lives in the Habibpur village of Lucknow. IndiaSpend in June. “I should get dry rations from the anganwadi every month. But this time I only received one ration every two months. How will I manage? Roshni has two children, a four-year-old and a one-year-old who … Read more
The government support program for TB patients is insufficient and inadequate The government support program for TB patients is insufficient and inadequate Two silent epidemics, of tuberculosis (TB) and malnutritionthey have been working together and devastating India for decades. The approach to address TB in India and worldwide it has been mainly clinical. Not surprisingly, … Read more