Nutrition and Health Education

  In 2020, the estimated total population in India amounted to approximately 1.38 billion people.  India currently has the second-largest population in the world. India ranks 131  out of 189 countries on the United Nations Human Development Index, which ranks countries on how well they ensure health, education and decent living standards. According to Economic Survey 2020-21, IMR per 1000 child live births has decreased from 66.7 to 32 in 19 years i.e. 2000-2019. Whereas, the MMR per 100000 live births has also decreased from 374 to 145 in 17 years i.e. from 2000-2017. Despite improvements in MMR and IMR, India still needs to improve significantly.  Poverty in India cannot be overcome without dramatically expanding and improving access to quality of Public education, health and sanitation. Health & Education are social Investments, not just public expenditure. Lacking healthcare facilities among people needs to promote health education, which may improve their lifestyle. Health

How do we define Nutrition? The act or process of nourishing or being nourished specifically, the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances that are necessary for human nutrition. Or Nutrition is the study of nutrients in food, how the body uses them, and the relationship between diet, health, and disease.  Nutrition is a critical part of health and development. Good nutrition or a healthy diet promotes growth, development, ageing, stronger immune systems, child and maternal health, lower risk of non-communicable diseases, overall a good lifestyle and longevity.  Healthy person with adequate nutrition learn better, are more productive and can create better opportunities. Whereas, Malnutrition in every form create threats to human health.  There are seven main classes of nutrients that body requires. And the basic nutrients are Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Vitamins, Minerals, Fiber and Water. It is very important that everyone consumes thes