Context
Even after seven decades of Independence, India is afflicted by public health issues such as child malnutrition (35.5% stunted, 67.1% anemic) attributing to 68.2% of under-five child mortality.
Background
Analysis
Mapping child nutrition in India
But the country has not progressed well in terms of direct nutrition interventions, Preconception nutrition, maternal nutrition, and appropriate infant and child feeding remain to be effectively addressed.
According to the Global Nutrition Report 2020, India is among the 88 countries that are likely to lose the standards of healthy eating in the world by 2025.
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What factors are responsible for nutrition deficiency?
The most common nutritional deficiencies are due to inadequate consumption of proteins, vitamin D, iron, vitamin B12 and folate. |
Impact of Malnutrition:
Micronutrients
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International Institutions and Protocols
Example
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Challenges
The Granular Solution
Important nutrients along with their sources:
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Way Forward:
It is time to think out of the box, and overcome systemic flaws and our dependence on theantiquated system of the 1970s that is slowing down the processes.The pandemic has shown us that the only way forward is to work together and not in isolation.There is a need for the same recognition of the nutrition crisis that faces everyone, in every country.The need to prioritize and invest in nutrition has never been greater. Poor diets and malnutritionshould be addressed holistically and sustainably to create a healthy future for all.
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