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Islamabad, Pakistan - The Government of Pakistan approved a three-year National Multi-sectoral Nutrition Programme, with an allocation of Rs. 8.50 billion (30 million USD) to combat child malnutrition and foster healthy dietary practices. A meeting convened by the National Nutrition Forum (NNF) at the Planning Commission of Pakistan on 28 September 2023 brought together Federal ministries, provincial departments, and development partners to discuss the rollout and strengthening the program by aligning other programs and pooling in more resources. Led by the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission, the meeting focused on the strategic importance of nutrition in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). “Nutrition is a foundation for life, essential at every stage from conception to old age,” said Dr. Nazeer Ahmed, Pakistan SUN Government Focal Point. Senior public and private sector officials put forth recommendations to strengthen coordination of nutrition and climate
Earlier this week, findings from the National Population Health Survey and the National Nutrition Survey revealed that nine in 10 Singaporeans are consuming too much salt, with daily sodium intake spiking from 3,480mg in 2019 to 3,620mg in in 2022. FYI: The recommended daily allowance for sodium is 2,000mg. Excessive sodium intake can have several negative effects on the body,.
S’poreans eating too much salt, more than one in three now has high blood pressure Asia News Network (ANN) is the leading regional alliance of news titles striving to bring the region closer, through an active sharing of editorial content on happenings in the region.