Diversity in Diets for better Nutrition: A Policy Perspective ndtv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from ndtv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Chandra Sekhar Kundu serves a wholesome meal to children Sandipan Chatterjee/Outlook
Nutritional Deficiencies In North-East India: A Weak Shield Against The Virus?
The strength of north-eastern states lies in active community support for better outreach and information dissemination efforts and following an inter-sectoral approach.
The Global Hunger Index (2020) has ranked India in ‘serious’ category with 94 rank out of 107 countries, much behind Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Undernutrition is associated with 45% of children’s deaths in the world. It may be manifested by stunting, wasting, underweight and deficiencies of vitamins and minerals. This is a consequence of insufficient consumption of vitamins and minerals. Even though they are required in small amounts, absence of it can lead to long-term health impacts such as, reduction in energy level, mental clarity and cognitive abilities which could have socio-economic