overcoming malnutrition in sri lankan plantation sector
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Overcoming Malnutrition in Plantation Sector by promoting consumption of herbsTRANSCRIPT
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Overcoming Malnutrition in sri lankan plantation sector
Dr. Indunil Perera(MBBS)
Medical Officer of Health
Harispattuwa Division
Werellagama-Sri Lanka
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xjrxmo_unicef-supported-programme-tackles-malnutrition-on-tea-estates-in-sri-lanka_news
Following UNICEF documentary reveals the real picture of food culture of the Sri Lankan plantation community. They seldom include herbs and leaves which are found in plenty in their surrounding environment.
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Food made from refined grain lacks essential nutrients
Ultimate result is malnutrition
Malnourished children are at a disadvantage for the rest of their lives
Poor performances in schools, Poor immunity
Continues in the adolescent towards adulthood
And in to the vicious cycle
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Let’s add color to our lives.
Q-How to do that?A-With the help of green in the environment
Women can collect edible herbs found in plenty in the environment while plucking tea
All edible herbs.Collected within 10 minutes walk.
Fresh salad
Dried powdered leavesCould be added to rotti and kanjii as well.
30 times richer in iron, calcium, Vit. A and protein than fresh leaves.
Fresh leaves rich in Vit. C
Some grated coconut, onion, salt and green chili added to increase palatability
Coconut milk and crushed leaves added to rice
Thank You