Researchers at the Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition have developed a dietary screening questionnaire to measure diet diversity and micronutrient adequacy among schoolchildren aged 6-10 years. The tool, validated against biomarkers and nutrient intake, uses a 13-food-group scoring system.
A study by Hyderabad-based ICMR-NIN found that early screening and timely iron-folic acid supplementation reduced childhood anaemia by nearly 80 per cent among young children. Researchers also found that probiotic supplementation provided no additional benefit in improving anaemia-related outcomes.
ICMR–NIN nutrition experts recommend that every Indian consume at least 400 grams of vegetables and 100 grams of fresh fruits daily to reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Pregnant women need an additional 100 grams of leafy greens for improved nutrient intake
MediCiti Institute of Medical Sciences (MIMS), Medchal, has signed an MoU with the National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) and SHARE India to advance research and capacity building in public health. The collaboration will focus on nutrition, non-communicable diseases, maternal and child health, and community health models.
Oil and sugar boards showing calorie content in common food items will soon be installed in government offices, hospitals, airports and railway stations. The NIN-led initiative aims to raise public awareness on healthy eating and reduce lifestyle diseases
The Dietary Guidelines of Hyderabad-based National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN), released last year, clearly state that the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for protein intake is 0.83 grams of protein/kg/day for healthy adults.
Hyderabad: ICMR- National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR-NIN) and Indian Food & Beverage Association (IFBA) have joined hands to create awareness among consumers by educating about the need for a diversified diet which is healthy, hygienic and safe. The focus for both organizations is to advocate consumer health and food safety. ICMR-NIN and IFBA will jointly […]
The survey was conducted in the districts of Jangaon, Nalgonda and Kamareddy in collaboration with the health department and covered all age groups including children between 6 years and 9 years.
Hyderabad: The ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition has launched an online e-survey to assess the impact of abundance of food and nutrition-related information on web search behaviors, nutrition related knowledge, attitude and practices as well as real and perceived food scares among the people during the Covid-19 pandemic. An NIN press release said that during the […]
