Millions of children below the age of five in India are not getting healthy food and adequate nutrition which is stunting their growth and development, according to a report from Save the Children's 2012 Child Development Index. This increases their risk of illness and death and affects their performance at school adversely. Good nutrition plays a significant role in the success of the child, the ability to learn and better their lot in society. Michel Anglade, Save the Children's Asia campaigns and advocacy director said, "Political commitment, supportive policies and effective strategies are the key to success in improving children's health; some countries are taking action." Source: Medindia << New Vaccines and Drugs from Mosquito Virus New Portable Device, a Boon for Migraine Victims >> Recommended Reading 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. READ MORE Gold Child Nutrition by Pfizer Pfizer introduced its Gold range of child nutrition products which cater to the nutritional and developmental needs of children. READ MORE 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. READ MORE Christianson Syndrome Christianson syndrome is a condition that occurs due to mutations (abnormal changes) in the gene SLC9A6 that is present on X chromosome. It primarily affects the nervous system. READ MORE Dietary Do’s and Don’ts of Ayurveda According to Ayurvedic science the root cause of any disease is the accumulation of toxic substances in the body. The toxic accumulation depletes the cells of its oxygen, energy and promotes ill heath. READ MORE Magical Millets for Your Health Millets are far more nutrient dense than wheat and rice. They are inexpensive and tasty too. Nutritionists now advise switching to millets from wheat and rice. READ MORE Nutrition and Cognitive Development in Young Children Nutrition plays an important role in cognitive development of children. Various mental assessment scales are used to measure the cognitive development of individuals. READ MORE The Cabbage Diet The plausible reason that can be sited is the inherent low calorie property of cabbage. READ MORE Why Do We Eat - Nutrition Facts The importance of eating food and the physiological, psychological and social functions of food. READ MORE Zone Diet The Zone Diet is a weight loss program with a ‘40:30:30’ plan for carbohydrates, fats and proteins respectively. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Selfie Addiction Calculator Diaphragmatic Hernia Hearing Loss Calculator More News on: The Cabbage DietZone DietThe Macrobiotic DietWhy Do We Eat - Nutrition FactsDiet Lifestyle and Heart DiseaseMagical Millets for Your HealthDietary Do’s and Don’ts of AyurvedaNutrition IQNutrition and Cognitive Development in Young ChildrenChristianson Syndrome
Millions of children below the age of five in India are not getting healthy food and adequate nutrition which is stunting their growth and development, according to a report from Save the Children's 2012 Child Development Index. This increases their risk of illness and death and affects their performance at school adversely. Good nutrition plays a significant role in the success of the child, the ability to learn and better their lot in society. Michel Anglade, Save the Children's Asia campaigns and advocacy director said, "Political commitment, supportive policies and effective strategies are the key to success in improving children's health; some countries are taking action." Source: Medindia << New Vaccines and Drugs from Mosquito Virus New Portable Device, a Boon for Migraine Victims >> Recommended Reading 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. READ MORE Gold Child Nutrition by Pfizer Pfizer introduced its Gold range of child nutrition products which cater to the nutritional and developmental needs of children. READ MORE 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. READ MORE Christianson Syndrome Christianson syndrome is a condition that occurs due to mutations (abnormal changes) in the gene SLC9A6 that is present on X chromosome. It primarily affects the nervous system. READ MORE Dietary Do’s and Don’ts of Ayurveda According to Ayurvedic science the root cause of any disease is the accumulation of toxic substances in the body. The toxic accumulation depletes the cells of its oxygen, energy and promotes ill heath. READ MORE Magical Millets for Your Health Millets are far more nutrient dense than wheat and rice. They are inexpensive and tasty too. Nutritionists now advise switching to millets from wheat and rice. READ MORE Nutrition and Cognitive Development in Young Children Nutrition plays an important role in cognitive development of children. Various mental assessment scales are used to measure the cognitive development of individuals. READ MORE The Cabbage Diet The plausible reason that can be sited is the inherent low calorie property of cabbage. READ MORE Why Do We Eat - Nutrition Facts The importance of eating food and the physiological, psychological and social functions of food. READ MORE Zone Diet The Zone Diet is a weight loss program with a ‘40:30:30’ plan for carbohydrates, fats and proteins respectively. READ MORE Most Popular on Medindia Selfie Addiction Calculator Diaphragmatic Hernia Hearing Loss Calculator More News on: The Cabbage DietZone DietThe Macrobiotic DietWhy Do We Eat - Nutrition FactsDiet Lifestyle and Heart DiseaseMagical Millets for Your HealthDietary Do’s and Don’ts of AyurvedaNutrition IQNutrition and Cognitive Development in Young ChildrenChristianson Syndrome
