Question Q.17 (continuation)GS2GS2
What are the key determinants of malnutrition among under-five children in the country? Also, elaborate on the role of malnutrition in addressing this issue.
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There are various metrics to measure malnourished, significant mahorushad, extremely malnourished children. Cutting band on ministry of women-child development building. Role of Nutrition Specific and Nutritional sensitive intervention: 1. Balance diet; Right quality of vitamines, minerals, proteins, carbohydrates, fats 2. Supplements based on need: Protein deficiencyProtein supplements Vitaminevitamine supplements eg. Iron-folic acid tablet to anemic girls. 3. Natural supplements based on dietry preference • Food prefences condide. eg South India-Rice fortification can be helpful
North India - Wheat fortification. 4. Early Intervention • Help to better development of children. 1st 1000 days are very important for children development. • Prolonged malnourishment may lead to severe malnourishment. eg: Scheme Seelopa, Datrya of M.P. facing severe malnourishment. Programs like ICDS, Sauksham Aganwadi, Poshan 2.0 are steps in right direction. Also decrease leakages in PDS system, implement in quality of food grains, planning better dietry supplements can be helpful to deal with malnutrition.
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POOJA SONI
AIR 2492025
Subject & Paper
GS2GS2
Topic
Social Sector Services - Health, Education, Human Resources
Health
Malnutrition and Nutritional Health
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