The fourth round of National Family Health Survey in 2015-16 indicated that 21 percent of children under 5 years of age in India had wasting (having low weight for height, below -2 standard deviations...
Community based programme for children below five years of age with Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) is based on the principle that if acute malnutrition is identified in the early stages, treatment ca...
Malnutrition continues to be a critical issue in India affecting children, adolescents and adults. Parliamentarians have a pivotal role to play in the context of addressing malnutrition, they can shap...
Forest Lanterns is a collection of invited essays on forty-six solutions from solution seekers working on the ground, for improving the nutrition of tribal children from nine states (Andhra Pradesh, C...
As we look towards a future where all children can grow up healthy and strong with adequate nutrition, it is crucial that we invest in research, evidence, data and knowledge management as critical com...
Workplace challenges remain the most common reason for mothers to not breastfeed at all or stop breastfeeding earlier than recommended. This year’s theme for World Breastfeeding Week is “Enabling brea...
Unhealthy diets are a leading global public health risk, contributing to all forms of malnutrition (i.e. stunting, wasting, micronutrient deficiencies, overweight & obesity and diet-related non-c...
Businesses play a critical role in improving the nutrition of their customers, employees, and communities. By promoting good health and nutrition, businesses can increase productivity, reduce sick day...
Schools play a crucial role in fostering lifelong healthy behaviours among students. India is home to 265 million school going children (Ministry of Finance press release). This provides a significant...