Context
To unlock the full potential of India’s future, we have to prioritise the health and nutrition of its adolescent girls.
The Nutrition problem:
A recent report from Asia shows that malnutrition reduces human productivity by 10 percent to 15 percent and gross domestic product by 5 percent to 10 percent. By improving the nutrition of adolescent girls and women, nations can reduce health care costs, increase intellectual capacity, and improve adult productivity. |
Nutrition criteria for girls:
Existing Government schemes for adolescent girls:
Need for better interventions:
Reasons for malnourishment of girls:
Implications of less-Nutrient based diets:
Suggestive measures:
A few strategic modifications to existing interventions can significantly expand the scope of its outcomes.
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