Save the Children's 2012 Child Development Index (CDI) Shows Abysmal Child Nutrition In India
Millions of children below the age of five in India are not getting healthy food and adequate nutrition.
Millions of children below the age of five in India are not getting healthy food and adequate nutrition.
He said the programme would be started in Bilaspur district and Paddar block of Mandi district this month. In the remaining districts, it will be implemented from April, except for the snow-bound tribal districts where it would be started in May.
Rizvi said the services of 50,000 teachers and helpers of all the government schools would be involved for the implementation of the programme.
Frequent Snacking in Children may Not Always Cause Obesity
Children indulging in frequent snacking may not always be obese. This may be because of their good social network that keeps them physically active and helps to burn down calories.
Children indulging in frequent snacking may not always be obese. This may be because of their good social network that keeps them physically active and helps to burn down calories.
As per surveys, he said, almost 40 to 41 per cent children are suffering from some grade of anaemia, though only 2.2 per cent are severely anaemic.
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Nestle�s Absence from Child Nutrition Initiative Triggers Debate
Nestle’s absence from the Council of Better Business Bureau's Children's Food and Beverage Advertising Initiative has irked lawmakers who are urging the food and beverage giant to join it.
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Mother-Child Nutrition and Health Influenced by Grandmas
It is well-known that grandmothers have a key role to play in nutrition and child health in non-Western societies.
It is well-known that grandmothers have a key role to play in nutrition and child health in non-Western societies.
