Malnutrition

Highlights from #BanegaSwasthIndia: 12-Hour Swasthagraha Comes To An End

Campaigns | Wednesday October 2, 2019

NDTV and Dettol have been lending support to the Government of India's Swachh Bharat Abhiyan campaign that was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in 2014. After leading a very successful Swachhta (Cleanliness) Initiative for over five years, in season 6, we move the conversation from Swachh to Swasth (Health)

Child Nutrition: Fish Is The Answer To Malnutrition Problem In Coastal Areas; Says Study

Neha Grover | Thursday September 26, 2019

People residing in coastal areas have access to nutrient-rich food - fish - but sadly, they let it away for selling rather than consuming it themselves.

Focus On Malnutrition Among Urban Poor, Migrants: Centre To States

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 14, 2019

The Centre has asked states to focus on tackling malnutrition among slum-dwellers and migrant population in urban areas during a month-long campaign under the government''s flagship nutrition scheme Poshan Abhiyaan.

822 Million Suffer From Chronic Malnutrition, FAO Says

IANS | Friday August 2, 2019

Almost 822 million people suffered from chronic malnutrition and about 2,000 million had food insecurity in 2018, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN has said in a report.

High Prices Of Food May Contribute To Malnutrition: Study

NDTV Food Desk | Wednesday July 24, 2019

Affordability of both healthy and unhealthy foods varies significantly and systematically around the world, the researchers noted.

821 Million People Suffered From Hunger, Malnutrition In 2018: UN

World News | Agence France-Presse | Monday July 15, 2019

More than 821 million people suffered from hunger, food insecurity and malnutrition worldwide last year, the United Nations reported Monday -- the third year in a row that the number has risen.

India To Be Free Of Malnutrition By 2022, Says Smriti Irani

India News | ANI | Friday July 5, 2019

Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani on Thursday informed the Rajya Sabha that India would have no cases of malnutrition by 2022.

Ensuring Healthy Nutrition At Home May Significantly Cut Down Visits To Doctor: Study

NDTV Food Desk | Monday June 24, 2019

When patients at risk for malnutrition received a comprehensive nutrition care program to aid in their recovery, their risk of being hospitalised was significantly reduced

Balanced Diet Chart: A Complete Guide To Healthy Eating

Rupali Datta | Wednesday May 15, 2019

In order to lead a healthy life, it is essential to follow a balanced diet. Balanced diet is associated with good health, prevention of diseases and recovery from illnesses. A healthy and balanced diet protects against malnutrition in all its forms and against all non-communicable diseases too.

A Key Section In Wayanad Clueless About Candidates, Rahul Gandhi Included

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Thursday April 4, 2019

Kerala's Wayanad district, which has become a national battleground after Congress chief Rahul Gandhi announced his intention to contest polls from here, is host to Kerala's largest tribal population.

Only 9% Indian Kids Get Proper Nutrition: NITI Aayog

IANS | Thursday March 14, 2019

One-third of the children in India are growing up stunted and tackling malnutrition.

World Leprosy Day 2019: What Is Leprosy? Know The Symptoms, Causes And Who Is At Risk

Health | DoctorNDTV | Wednesday January 30, 2019

World Leprosy Day 2019: The day aims to spread awareness about leprosy, the impact of discrimination and social stigma attached to the disease.

More Than A Quarter Of Delhi Children Below 5 Underweight; Foods That Will Help Your Child Gain Weight

Health | DoctorNDTV | Wednesday January 23, 2019

"Malnutrition is not just lack of food, it is a combination of factors like insufficient protein, energy and micronutrients, poor care and feeding practices, inadequate health services, frequent infections or disease, and poor water and sanitation."

Study Says Poor Nutrition During Pregnancy May Advance Menopause

Food | NDTV Food Desk | Thursday December 6, 2018

The study also revealed that prenatal malnutrition was associated with a higher risk of premature ovarian failure.

One Third Of World's Stunted Children In India, Nutrition Report Reveals

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 29, 2018

India is facing a major malnutrition crisis as it holds almost a third of the world's burden for growth inhibition, according to a global nutrition report published on Thursday.