The ministry said the identification of malnourished children and their treatment was an integral aspect of Mission Poshan 2.0
By PTI 10/10/2023
It aims to cultivate widespread awareness concerning critical human life stages: pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and adolescence
By Outlook Planet Desk 05/09/2023
Under Poshan 2.0, the focus is on diet diversity, leveraging traditional systems of knowledge and popularising use of millets. Nutrition awareness strategies under Poshan 2.0 aim to develop sustainable health and well-being through regional meal plans to...
By Outlook Planet Desk 05/08/2023
India at 107 ranks below neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka (64), Nepal (81), Bangladesh (84) and Pakistan (99).
By Ritu Jha 01/11/2022
The inter-linkage between TB and malnutrition is bi-directional. While TB leads the patient to malnutrition, the risk of developing active TB increases due to malnutrition.
By Dr. Deepak Gupta 20/08/2022
Sustainable control of malaria can help improve nutritional status of endemic communities.
By Jyotirmoy Nandi 13/08/2022
While nutrition is a centre-piece in brain functioning, disciplined lifestyle, physical activity and staying hydrated also help.
By Shweta Khandelwal 22/07/2022
Recently launched Health Star Rating system can be made more effective and reliable with the support of the existing Nutrition Fact Table.
By Mitul Thapliyal 20/07/2022
Social and behaviour change communication can help broaden and deepen Swachh Bharat Mission to end open defecation, which impacts health and also causes stunting in children
By Dr. Deepak Gupta 11/07/2022
Ushering in behaviour change to reduce undernutrition, hidden hunger and non-communicable diseases can help build back a healthier nation
By Swati Saxena 28/06/2022