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Why Fortified food is no magic bullet
Synopsis: Fortification of food is not a panacea to India’s problem of malnutrition. Fundamental causes of inadequate dietary intake need to be addressed instead. Background – Read this first: Food Fortification in India Note: Please proceed further only after going through the above article. The points already covered in the above article have not been… Continue reading Why Fortified food is no magic bullet
Biofortified food can lead India from food security to nutrition security
Source: Indian Express Relevance: Tackling malnutrition Synopsis: Using science to address the complex challenge of malnutrition, particularly for low-income and vulnerable sections of the society, can be a good intervention. Bio-fortification of food can come handy to address the issue of malnutrition in India along with other measures. Contents1 Context2 Malnutrition in India3 Recent developments 4… Continue reading Biofortified food can lead India from food security to nutrition security
Don’t chase the mirage of iron-fortified rice
Source: Indian Express Relevance: about rice fortification programme Synopsis: Rice fortification programme might not be the answer to India’s food security and nutritional challenges. A push to a balanced and diverse diet is a far more superior strategy. Issues with the recently announced mandatory rice fortification programme. Contents1 Background2 The problem3 Is fortification prog necessary?4… Continue reading Don’t chase the mirage of iron-fortified rice
Adding micronutrients to rice: how, why, and how much (On fortification)
Source: Indian Express What is the news? In his Independence Day speech, Indian PM announced the fortification of rice distributed under various government schemes, including the public distribution system (PDS) and midday meals in schools, by 2024. Contents1 Background2 How rice fortification is done in India?3 Extrusion technology4 Cost of fortification Background Read here: PM announces… Continue reading Adding micronutrients to rice: how, why, and how much (On fortification)
Nutrition Security should be part of our covid response
Source: LiveMint Relevance: To study the nutritional status of India Synopsis: The nutrition scenario is not looking good in India. The pandemic has further worsened it. There is an urgent need for policymakers to focus on nutrition. Findings of India’s 2015-16 Health Survey: One in every three children in India is stunted. More than 50%… Continue reading Nutrition Security should be part of our covid response
Is grain fortification the only way to meet India’s nutritional challenge?
Source: Business Standard Relevance: Article throws a light on pros and cons of food fortification Synopsis: As the Centre presses ahead with its plan to distribute fortified rice through the public distribution system, in order to fight chronic anaemia and malnutrition, critics have raised questions on the strategy. Contents1 Context2 Against food fortification3 For Food fortification4 Suggestions… Continue reading Is grain fortification the only way to meet India’s nutritional challenge?
Expand food basket under PDS, says WHO scientist
Source: The Hindu Contents1 What is the News?2 Expand Public Distribution System(PDS):3 Optimum Nutrition to Children:4 About Kangaroo Mother Care: What is the News? The World Health Organisation(WHO) chief scientist has attended a seminar titled “Ensuring food and nutrition security in the context of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic”. Key Highlights from the Seminar:… Continue reading Expand food basket under PDS, says WHO scientist
India’s godowns are overflowing. So why are people starving?
Source: Indian Express, Down to Earth Relevance: Understand the challenges of food security in times of COVID Contents1 Synopsis2 Findings of the SOFI report3 Indicators of food security4 Causes of food insecurity in India Synopsis Undernourishment has been a global challenge over the last few decades. This has been further highlighted by the state of… Continue reading India’s godowns are overflowing. So why are people starving?
Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
Source: The Hindu Relevance: This article explains the recent report of the United Nations on achieving Zero Hunger Contents1 Synopsis2 Introduction:3 Relation of SDG 2 (Zero-Hunger) with other SDGs:4 Challenges in achieving zero hunger Synopsis According to UN, Achieving SDG2 of achieving ‘Zero Hunger’ will require new investments, smoothly functioning trade, and changes in consumption patterns.… Continue reading Several trade-offs impede Zero Hunger goal. A UN report explains why, and how
