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Anemia: Consequence Of Intergenerational Malnutrition
A UNICEF report states that over 80 percent of adolescents suffer from ‘hidden hunger’. The goal is to meet the intergenerational nutrition gap through various Government schemes
The WHO in its nutrition factsheet states that “Maternal and child under-nutrition is a largely preventable cause of more than 3.5 million deaths annually, accounting for 35 percent of the disease burden among children under 5, and 11 percent of the total global disease burden.” And some of these statistics in India can be linked to the intergenerational nutrition gap that is prevalent in the country today.
The discourse on how to improve the nutrition of our people, especially mothers, is not new. Neither is it bereft of the attention of international and national stakeholders who are working towards addressing the issue.
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Customs and cuisines of New Year across India
From Gudi Pawda to Poila Baisakh, New Year is celebrated differently across various states in India. Here’s a look at some of the traditional food items prepared for the day
The concept of the ancient Hindu Lunisolar calendar is still actively followed in India. This calendar is based on the orbital position of the Sun and Moon as observed from Earth, which means they do not fall on a fixed day or date. This day generally marks the onset of spring every year in mid-April, and is usually called Baisakhi in North and Central India, though each state has their own version of festivities and names for the day.
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Poshan Gyan: A National Digital Repository On Health And Nutrition
High malnutrition persists despite surplus food; behavioral change needed, says Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar
PTI | Apr 15, 2021
New Delhi Niti Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said high malnutrition persists in the country despite being a food-surplus nation, and the situation can only improve through behavioural change among people.
Launching Poshan Gyan, a national digital repository on health and nutrition, Kumar further said that Poshan Gyan is an extremely important initiative and can help make nutrition a Jan Andolan , as envisioned by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Trouble Sleeping? Here’s Why You Should Worry
The pandemic has violently disrupted our lives, including our sleep patterns. And this can lead to serious mental and physical problems
Most adults spend the majority of their time either working or sleeping. However, very little is known of the relationship between the two. On the impact on productivity, one survey says 58 per cent of Indians believe their work suffers due to inadequate sleep, whereas 38 per cent have witnessed a colleague falling asleep at work.
Sleep problems can be both cause and consequence of an individuals’ day-to-day experience, including work. The effects of excessive daytime sleepiness on functioning, cognition, memory, accidents and work errors have been well-studied in countries like the United States, Australia, Japan and France.