Suryavanshi
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India is one of the densely populated countries with its economy still in a developing stage. There are many poor people living in the suburbs and rural areas with inadequate sources of basic amenities. In such conditions it is pertinent that people would suffer from malnutrition. According to the World Bank, India is at second place in harboring children suffering from malnutrition.
We need to supplement our bodies with adequate nutrients like vitamins and minerals which are essential for proper health. Apart from these due to unhealthy environment prevailing around the rural areas, the need for proper nourishment increases as body needs to fight the odds such as diseases. Lack of proper medical facilities also contributes considerably to the malnutrition in India. Literacy is also another factor which contributes to malnutrition as the people in India are not much aware of what to eat and how much to eat.
There are people in India suffering from both under nutrition and over nutrition. However the concern being under nutrition. This is because under nutrition includes both nutrient deficiencies and protein malnutrition. This adversely affects growth of the children who need good proteins and micro nutrients for their healthy growth. Apart from physical malformation of body organ and underweight, children are ought to suffer from poor mental ability.
According to recent statistical analysis, children in India suffering from malnutrition contribute 22% of the total diseases in India. The other deficiencies are vitamin deficiencies (mostly Vitamin C and Vitamin A) which are responsible for healthy metabolism and provide immunity to the body. In many of the districts in India lack of iodized salt is responsible for thyroid disorders in children. According to the statistics 70% of the people in states like Bihar, and Chhattisgarh suffer from Anemia due to iron deficiencies.
However there are various programs like Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) and United Nations Children’s Fund which have been implemented to improve the conditions of Indian women and children to avoid these malnutrition problems.
We need to supplement our bodies with adequate nutrients like vitamins and minerals which are essential for proper health. Apart from these due to unhealthy environment prevailing around the rural areas, the need for proper nourishment increases as body needs to fight the odds such as diseases. Lack of proper medical facilities also contributes considerably to the malnutrition in India. Literacy is also another factor which contributes to malnutrition as the people in India are not much aware of what to eat and how much to eat.
There are people in India suffering from both under nutrition and over nutrition. However the concern being under nutrition. This is because under nutrition includes both nutrient deficiencies and protein malnutrition. This adversely affects growth of the children who need good proteins and micro nutrients for their healthy growth. Apart from physical malformation of body organ and underweight, children are ought to suffer from poor mental ability.
According to recent statistical analysis, children in India suffering from malnutrition contribute 22% of the total diseases in India. The other deficiencies are vitamin deficiencies (mostly Vitamin C and Vitamin A) which are responsible for healthy metabolism and provide immunity to the body. In many of the districts in India lack of iodized salt is responsible for thyroid disorders in children. According to the statistics 70% of the people in states like Bihar, and Chhattisgarh suffer from Anemia due to iron deficiencies.
However there are various programs like Integrated Child Development Scheme (ICDS) and United Nations Children’s Fund which have been implemented to improve the conditions of Indian women and children to avoid these malnutrition problems.