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National Nutrition Week is celebrated every year from September 1 to 7. The week is celebrated to raise awareness about health and nutrition. During this week, various initiatives are taken by the government which completely focus on right diet, healthy body, proper nutrition and lifestyle.
Through these initiatives, people learn new eating habits that can help them get good nutrients in the days to come. As nutrition plays an important role in an individual’s life, it is necessary to have the right amount of nutrition including proteins, vitamins and salts among others in our daily diet.
National Nutrition Week 2021 Theme
This year, the theme for National Nutrition Week is “eating smart from the start.” Despite the current coronavirus pandemic, the government has implemented a program to provide correct information and also create awareness about this subject through camps and seminars.
Through this theme, people across the country, including children, will learn about the benefits of a good nutritional diet from birth. During the week-long campaign, sub-shows such as Healthy Khayega India, Bharat Poshan Premier Quiz and Good Food Talk Show will bring together people of all ages.
History of National Nutrition Week
This special week was first observed and marked by members of the American Dietetic Association (ADA) in March 1975. It is now known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. They had the idea of a special week to raise awareness of the need for nutritional education while promoting the profession of dietitian.
At that time, in 1980, the public response was so encouraging and supportive that it expanded into a month-long event. Meanwhile, in 1982, in India, the government also decided to launch a campaign called National Nutrition Week. It was created to educate individuals, inspire them to adopt a healthy lifestyle and also teach them the importance of nutrition.
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Published on: Sep 01, 2021 1:19:58 PM IST
