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Source<\/strong>: The post effects of stunting has been created, based on the article \u201cEarly nutrition impacts cognitive development\u201d<\/strong> published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d<\/strong> on 30th January 2024.<\/p>\n UPSC Syllabus Topic:<\/strong> GS Paper2- governance-Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector\/Services relating to Health, issues relating to poverty and hunger.<\/p>\n Early Nutrition Impacts Understanding development<\/strong>, The article discusses how stunting from poor nutrition in early childhood affects a child’s brain development and learning. It also talks about India’s efforts to combat stunting through nutrition programs, improved sanitation, and educating mothers about child feeding and care.<\/p>\n Study by S\u00e1nchez et al. (2024):<\/strong> This study in ‘World Development’ explored the connection between early under-nutrition and four key cognitive skills developed later in childhood: working memory, inhibitory control, long-term memory, and implicit learning. The first two measure executive functioning. For example, study done in Ethiopia and Peru found that stunting at age 5 negatively impacts these cognitive functions.<\/strong><\/p>\n Spears (2013) Study:<\/strong> This research focused on how improved sanitation in India can reduce the incidence of diarrhea and stunting<\/strong>, highlighting the importance of clean water and sanitation infrastructure.<\/p>\n NCERT\u2019s National Achievement Test and Pratham\u2019s Annual Status of Education Report:<\/strong> These Indian studies assess children’s enrollment and learning outcomes, providing insight into how stunting affects educational achievement.<\/strong><\/p>\n Studies on Maternal Factors in India:<\/strong> Research in India has demonstrated that a mother\u2019s height and education level are strong predictors of her child\u2019s risk of stunting,<\/strong> underscoring the importance of maternal health and education in preventing stunting.<\/p>\n Specific Focus of Research:<\/strong> Research on the effects of stunting often concentrates on specific cognitive-achievement test scores, like math, reading, and vocabulary. This approach might not fully capture the broader cognitive impacts of stunting.<\/p>\n Achievement Tests and Cognitive Skills:<\/strong> Achievement tests, which are designed to assess knowledge acquired through schooling, may not accurately reflect a child’s inherent cognitive skills. These tests are influenced by both cognitive abilities and educational opportunities, complicating the assessment of stunting’s impact on cognitive development.<\/p>\n Influence of Behavioral Factors:<\/strong> The research tends to overlook behavioral factors, such as delayed school enrollment, which can be a consequence of stunting. These factors can significantly affect learning outcomes, thus impacting the evaluation of stunting’s true effects on cognitive development.<\/p>\n Complexity in Isolating Stunting’s Impact:<\/strong> Studies like the one by S\u00e1nchez et al. in ‘World Development’ use statistical techniques like household fixed effects to control for unobserved factors within a household. This is necessary to focus on the effects of variables like stunting on cognitive development, highlighting the complexity in measuring stunting’s effects accurately.<\/p>\n Poshan Abhiyaan and Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS):<\/strong> These programs aim to enhance nutrition and overall development of pregnant women, mothers, and children. They focus on improving the quality and utilization of Anganwadi services.<\/p>\n Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission:<\/strong> India is improving sanitation and clean water facilities to reduce diseases like diarrhea. Better sanitation is linked to lower stunting rates.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Controversy over UGC\u2019s Draft Guidelines on Imple<\/a><\/p>\n Improving Battery Technologies for Speedy EV Ado<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Promote Early Breastfeeding:<\/strong> Focus on early and continued breastfeeding for two years, coupled with appropriate complementary feeding starting at six months, as part of initiatives like the Mother\u2019s Absolute Affection Programme.<\/p>\n Educate on Diet Diversity:<\/strong> Scale up community-based programs to educate parents about diversifying diets with locally available, nutrient-rich foods after six months of age.<\/p>\n Increase Childcare Center Staff:<\/strong> Add an extra Anganwadi worker to each center to double preschool instructional time, improving math and language scores, as evidenced by a trial in Tamil Nadu.<\/p>\n Question for practice:<\/strong><\/p>\n Discuss the key studies related to the effects of stunting on child development and the challenges in measuring these effects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Source: The post effects of stunting has been created, based on the article \u201cEarly nutrition impacts cognitive development\u201d published in \u201cThe Hindu\u201d on 30th January 2024. 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What are The Challenges in Measuring The Effects of Stunting on Child Development?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What Measures is India Taking Against Stunting?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Want To Know More-<\/strong><\/h2>\n
What Should be Done?<\/strong><\/h2>\n