Tag: child malnutrtion

  • Malnutrition in India: The problem and solutions

    Malnutrition in India: The problem and solutions

    INDIA is the world’s second-largest producer of food grains. Yet, the persistent issue of malnutrition has plagued the country for decades. Despite an abundance of food, a significant portion of the population continues to suffer from undernutrition or malnutrition in India, undermining the nation’s progress in health and economic development. Delving into the complex factors…

  • Don’t Stare: Breast Is Best!

    WHAT do you think when you see a woman feeding a child? Disgust, contempt, lustfulness? No? Then why does breastfeeding remain so controversial in many parts of the world, including here in India? Breastfeeding is nature’s way of providing infants with the necessary nutrients and antibodies. World Health Organization advocates for women to breastfeed exclusively…