National Nutrition Week 2022
National Nutrition Week is celebrated in the first week of September in India to create awareness among the general public about the importance of healthy dietary practices and good nutrition to maintain a nourishing lifestyle. To live a balanced life, it is of utmost importance that individuals follow a nutritional diet.
The theme of National Nutrition Week 2022
The theme for National Nutrition Week 2022 is “Celebrate a World of Flavor.” The government introduces a special theme every year which mainly focuses on that year’s theme. Last year’s theme for Nutrition Week was ‘eating smart from the start’.
Importance of National Nutrition Week
The Food and Nutrition Board of the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India, organizes a week-long National Nutrition Week celebration every year to educate people about this fundamental phenomenon. The essence and role of healthy nutrition in the human body are emphasized. The Indian government has launched programs emphasizing good nutrition, healthy diet and healthy lifestyle.
History of National Nutrition Week
National Nutrition Week was founded in 1975 by members of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), now known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. This week was dedicated to raising awareness among the general public of the importance of good nutrition and the need for an active lifestyle.
Due to the favorable reception from the masses, the celebration of this week in 1980 was spread over an entire month. National Nutrition Week was first observed in India in 1982, when the national government launched a campaign to inform and motivate people to live long and healthy lives.
Conclusion
Good nutrition is essential because with a poor diet, well-being is reduced. A good diet helps maintain a healthy weight, supports the immune system and provides energy.
