The orange ribbon—an awareness ribbon for

malnutrition.

Malnutrition in IndiaMalnutrition stunting growth in

Indian children

Presented by – Antara Bhadra Riman Mandal

On 22-01-2013

Topics to Consider

What is Nutrition? What is Malnutrition? What leads to Malnutrition? Situation of Malnutrition in India What leads India towards Malnutrition How Malnutrition can be prevented?

What is 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

What is Malnutrition?

Mal adjusted nutrition

Malnutrition

Under nutrition

Malnutrition

Malnutrition is the condition that results from taking an unbalanced diet in which certain nutrients are lacking, in excess , or in the wrong proportions.

What leads to Malnutrition

Mother is not well-nourished during pregnancy, she is unable to provide sufficient nutrients for the body stores of the child.

Iron & Vitamin C deficiency cause anaemia and severe anemia can lead to maternal and perinatal deaths.

What leads to Malnutrition

Folic acid deficiency in early pregnancy leads to birth defects (neural tube defects).

Dietary iodine deficiency during pregnancy hinders development of the fetus.

Situation of Malnutrition in India in all over World

5%5%

42%

43%

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India's contribution to the underweight burden (Children under 5 years of age)

BangladeshNigeriaIndiaOther developing countriesPakistan

Malnutrition in Indian States

What leads India towards Malnutrition

1990 1996 2001 2012

India in Global Hunger In-dex

30.3 22.6 24.2 22.9

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

Prevention & Cure A computerized Central and Block level

monitoring systems should be devised with deliverable targets and time frames

A community based nutrition monitoring and surveillance through ICDS infrastructure could include growth monitoring of infants and children and weight monitoring of adolescent girls and women

Creating a data base on the nutritional status of children, adolescents and women in each Anganwadi

Conclusion

Malnutrition has a direct link with child survival and development

Malnutrition can be prevented with simple interventions

Optimal Infant and young child feeding is the cornerstone

References

Wikipedia

Frontline Magazine

World Health Organization (WHO) & United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF)

National Family Health Survey – 3 (2005-06) (Nutration Status)

Naandi Foundation HUNGaMa Survey Report 2011 (Malnutrition by District )

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