National Nutrition Week is an annual nutrition event and is observed from 1st to 7th September every year across the country. Every child should grow with better nutrition. As we all know that nutrition plays a very important role in keeping us healthy and happy, it is also important for us to have complete information about essential elements for our body.
What are the celebrations for NNW?
The celebration of the National Nutrition Week starts from the Food and Nutrition Board of India. The board proposes a specific theme for the event during a year and the celebration that year goes based on that specified theme.
The various programmes are organized by the Community Food and Nutrition Extension Units of the Food and Nutrition Board of India. There are 43 CFNEUs in India that organize various programmes like campaigns, workshops, exhibitions and awareness drives, etc. They also organize various community meetings to plan for their programmes to raise awareness among people.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development also coordinated with the state governments to plan for a social awareness programme among the native people regarding diet and nutrition. Through these programmes, the people are aware of the benefits of breastfeeding, cleanliness and hygiene, and the disasters of malnutrition. Various training is also provided to the people regarding the nutrition and they receive a nutrition kit as well.
Do you know the theme for National Nutrition Week 2020?
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The theme for National Nutrition Month is Eat Right, Bite by Bite.
How to make good nutrition work for you?
Eating healthy helps us get and stay healthy. Choose fresh, frozen, dried, or canned fruits. Add fruit to a salad, serve with oatmeal, blend in a smoothie, or enjoy as a dessert. Look for whole grains listed first on the ingredients list. Try oats, whole wheat bread, quinoa, brown rice, popcorn, and whole-wheat pasta. Choose lean cuts of meat, skinless poultry, seafood, and eggs. Try low-fat or fat-free cream, sour cream, and cheeses.
Make NNW fun!
View meal prep as an opportunity to try new foods and flavors. Discover what foods and recipes you enjoy eating. As you spend more time in the kitchen you will inevitably become more comfortable and confident in your cooking skills. Get the family involved in a bonding experience. Meal prep should help alleviate mealtime stress and make providing a nutritious meal for you and your family easier throughout the week.
