In India, National Nutrition Week is celebrated every year from September 1 to 7 to create awareness about nutrition and healthy eating habits. The week is celebrated to make people understand the importance of nutritional and adaptive eating habits so that they can maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Diet and nutrition are essential for overall physical and mental health and ever since the pandemic took its toll, awareness about healthy diet and nutrition has started spreading to every nook and corner. If you need an active life marked by growth and development, a balanced diet is essential.
During National Nutrition Week, the government is taking various initiatives to raise awareness about good nutrition. A healthy mind resides in a healthy body and for this we need to consume the adequate amount of nutrients such as proteins and vitamins in our daily diet.
History of National Nutrition Week:
In 1975, members of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), now called the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, launched National Nutrition Week in March. It has been observed to raise awareness about good nutrition and also promote the profession of dietitian.
The initiative received such a warm response that the week-long celebration lasted for a month in 1980. In India, the history of National Nutrition Week dates back to 1982, when the government launched a campaign to raise awareness among individuals to the importance of nutrition. and urged them to maintain a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
The Government of India launched ‘POSHAN Abhiyan’ in 2018 to raise awareness about health and nutrition as they play an important role in overall human development and social infrastructure.
Theme for National Nutrition Week 2021:
The theme for National Nutrition Week 2021 is “eating smart from the start.” A program has been launched by the central government to provide accurate information and awareness through seminars and workshops.
Through various campaigns and initiatives, the government aims to spread awareness about how children and citizens can benefit from a good nutritional diet from birth. People from different walks of life will participate in various sub-programs such as Bharat Poshan Premier Quiz, Good Food Talk Show and Healthy Khayega India and the week-long campaign.
Bharat Nutrition Week to fight malnutrition:
Integrated Health, in collaboration with the Wellbeing Council, has decided to celebrate ‘Bharat Nutrition Week’. Bharat Nutrition Week is likely to be the largest celebration of good food and nutrition in the country and will provide a common platform for relevant ministries, government and private enterprises, policy makers and social organizations to share best practices for fight against malnutrition.
Importance of National Nutrition Week 2021:
It is necessary to acquire the nutrients and food essential for growth and a healthy lifestyle. Nutrients such as carbohydrates, fiber, fats, proteins, minerals, proteins, vitamins and water should form an important part of our diet to maintain the immune system.
A well-balanced and nutritious diet is essential for a healthy body and mind. India’s Ministry of Women and Child Development organizes an annual week-long celebration of National Nutrition Week to highlight the role of good nutrition in men. This week is celebrated to make people understand the importance of essential nutrients for a healthy mind, body and lifestyle.
Quotes from National Nutrition Week 2021:
Here are some quotes related to National Nutrition Week that you can share with your loved ones:
-“The first wealth is health.” Emerson
-“The doctor of the future will not give any medicine but will interest his patients in the care of the human body, in nutrition and in the cause and prevention of diseases” – Thomas A. Edison
-“Exercise is king. Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you have a kingdom” – Jack LaLanne
– “Our food should be our medicine and our medicine should be our food. » Hippocrates
– “Don’t eat anything that your great-great-grandmother wouldn’t recognize as food. There are a lot of food items in supermarkets that your ancestors wouldn’t recognize as food… stay away of these” – Michael Pollan
-“He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything. ” Arab proverb
– “Life is a tragedy of nutrition. »Arnold Ehret
– “Today, more than 95% of all chronic diseases are caused by dietary choices, toxic food ingredients, nutritional deficiencies and lack of exercise. » Mike Adams
– “If you are healthy, you will probably be happy, and if you are healthy and happy, you have all the wealth you need, even if it is not all you want” – Elbert Hubbard
-“Health is a state of complete harmony of body, mind and spirit”-BKS Iyengar
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