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1 Overcoming Malnutrition in sri lankan plantation sector Dr. Indunil Perera(MBBS) Medical Officer of Health Harispattuwa Division Werellagama-Sri Lanka

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Overcoming Malnutrition in Plantation Sector by promoting consumption of herbs

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Page 1: Overcoming Malnutrition in Sri Lankan Plantation Sector

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Overcoming Malnutrition in sri lankan plantation sector

Dr. Indunil Perera(MBBS)

Medical Officer of Health

Harispattuwa Division

Werellagama-Sri Lanka

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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

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Ultimate result is malnutrition

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Malnourished children are at a disadvantage for the rest of their lives

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Poor performances in schools, Poor immunity

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Continues in the adolescent towards adulthood

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And in to the vicious cycle

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Let’s add color to our lives.

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Q-How to do that?A-With the help of green in the environment

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Women can collect edible herbs found in plenty in the environment while plucking tea

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All edible herbs.Collected within 10 minutes walk.

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Fresh salad

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Dried powdered leavesCould be added to rotti and kanjii as well.

30 times richer in iron, calcium, Vit. A and protein than fresh leaves.

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Fresh leaves rich in Vit. C

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Some grated coconut, onion, salt and green chili added to increase palatability

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Coconut milk and crushed leaves added to rice

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Thank You