Malnutrition Among Indian Children

By: Shradha Churi FM/11/016

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What is malnutrition? Types of malnutrition Issues causing malnutrition Impact of malnutrition Indian scenario Programs to address the causes of malnutrition in India Drawbacks of the programs

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What is Malnutrition?
Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body does not get the right amount of the vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function.

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Types of Malnutrition
Under nutrition Over nutrition

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Issues causing malnutrition

Primary issues: Poverty

Secondary Issues: Education, Improper hygiene and sanitation. Other Issues: Environment

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Impact of Malnutrition
Protein deficiency diseases. Malnourished children have lowered resistance to infection; they are more likely to die from common childhood ailments like diarrheal diseases and respiratory infections.

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Undernourished children who survive may enter the vicious cycle of recurring illness and with irreversible damage to their growth, school performance, and future productivity as adults.

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Indian scenario
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to the 2011 Hunger and Malnutrition survey conducted by the Nandi Foundation, 43 percent of Indian children under five years old are underweight - almost double the rate of sub-Saharan Africa.

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The World Bank estimates that India is ranked 2nd in the world of the number of children suffering from malnutrition.

The 2011 Global Hunger Index (GHI) Report ranked India 15th, amongst leading countries with hunger situation.

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Programs to address the causes of malnutrition in India

The Mid-Day Meals Program. Integerated child development services. National Plan of Action for Children National Children's Fund

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The Hangama report conducted by Nandi foundation states that the rates of child malnutrition in India fell by 20 percent during the past seven years.

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Drawbacks of the program

Nutrition Programs children under three.

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targeting

States with the highest levels of malnutrition have the lowest levels of nutrition program funding.

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Conclusion
Child malnutrition can be improved by: Active participation and prioritization of this issue by the government. Education about nutrition, health services and proper childcare is essential for the general population to improve the state of childrens.

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Thank You

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