Hello readers, we welcome you to another issue of Nutrition Insights!
September is celebrated as the national nutrition month (Rashtriya Poshan Maah) across the country under the Poshan Abhiyaan Scheme introduced by our honorable Prime Minister. September 2021 marks the observance of 4th Poshan Maah which will be celebrated as thematic Poshan Maah.
The poshan month has been subdivided into themes focused towards improving holistic nutrition. The themes include Plantation activity as Poshan vatika, Yoga and Ayush for nutrition, Distribution of regional nutrition kit to anganwadis beneficiaries and identification of children with SAM (severe acute malnutrition) and distribution of nutritious food.
This issue is dedicated to honour the “National Nutrition month” where we provide information on SAM and their dietary management, basic types of malnutrition and ways to prevent them, importance of yoga, home plantation and why microgreens are considered as superfoods. The issue also features news about the nutrition community, articles and some enticing, easy to make, healthy, make at home recipes. You also get a chance to feature your recipes in our upcoming issues.
Hope you have a great time reading this issue and learning more about nutrition. Happy Reading!