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Matcha, though rich in antioxidants and health benefits, may reduce iron absorption due to its polyphenol and phytic acid content. Excessive intake, especially near meals, can contribute to iron deficiency—particularly in menstruating women. Balance and timing are essential
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State accounts for highest percentage in south India
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In yet another first, the DAB-India study also collects samples of cooked food from individual households of all Indian States to assess their micronutrient value and also to understand how many contaminants are there in what people eat.
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About 4,000 pregnant women registered with Govt hospitals in Bhupalpally, 2,288 KCR Nutrition kits were distributed in the 1st and 2nd phases while 1,643 kits are yet to be distributed
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These kits will be launched in nine districts where anaemia deficiency among pregnant women is found to be prevalent on a large scale.
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By Dr Vanishree Joseph, Dr NV Madhuri Anaemia is one of the major dietary deficiencies in India, with preschool children and teenage girls, as well as pregnant and lactating mothers, being the most vulnerable groups. The primary cause of anaemia is the inadequate intake of iron-rich food. Household size, education level and other infectious diseases […]
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Chronic kidney disease is hard to detect in its early stages because of its veiled symptoms. Nearly 60 per cent of the patients come at the end-stage of disease. By that time, dialysis or organ transplant is the only option left.
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India may have strongly opposed the methodology used in the preparation of the recent Global Hunger Index (GHI) that ranked the country at 101 among the list of 116 but its own official data from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) confirms the seriousness of the problem of malnutrition, particularly among children and women. It […]
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Sangareddy: A new study has shown that regular consumption of millets can improve haemoglobin and serum ferritin levels to reduce iron deficiency anaemia, which is rising globally. The recently published research, a meta-analysis of 22 studies on humans and eight laboratory studies on millets consumption and anaemia, was undertaken by seven organisations across four countries […]
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Hyderabad: Women and Child Welfare Minister Satyavathi Rathod said Arogya Lakshmi programme was being implemented in the State since January 1, 2015, and the government had so far spent Rs.1,110.89 crore on the scheme. The programme was launched by Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao to provide nutritious food to pregnant and lactating women and children […]
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New Delhi: The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the launching of a new meal scheme ‘Pradhan Mantri Poshan Shakti Nirman’ scheme for government and government-aided schools for the next five years. Addressing the media, Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said the new scheme has a financial outlay […]
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Women with hypothyroidism detected during pregnancy can speak to their endocrinologist to understand how to best manage their condition.
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Sakhi is an empowerment initiative for health & well-being of women on breast cancer, anaemia, menstrual problems' awareness, before they reach out to a doctor
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Hyderabad: Adding multiple micronutrient powder to the first bites of the meal leads to a striking reduction in anaemia among children aged between three and six in Anganwadi centres, a study by Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) in collaboration with the University of Maryland, Baltimore, the US, said. The study, ‘Project Grow Smart’, was […]
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The study involved all healthcare providers in the South West of England taking a new approach.
