Question ‘National Nutrition Week’ was celebrated across the country from-
(a) 31st August to 6th September
(b) 1st to 7th September
(c) 28thAugust to 3rdSeptember
(d) 25th August to 1st September
Answer- (b)
Related Facts:
- The National Nutrition Week was observed throughout the country from 1st to 7th September.
- The theme of the National Nutrition Week for 2017 is “Optimal Infant & Young Child Feeding Practices: Better Child Health”.
- The basic objective of this annual event is to intensify awareness generation on the importance of nutrition for health which has an impact on development, productivity, economic growth and ultimately National development.
- The Food and Nutrition Board of Ministry of Women & Child Development, through its 43 Community Food and Nutrition Extension Units (CFNEUs) located in 30 States/UTs, will coordinate with concerned Department of the State/UT Governments, National Institutions, NGOs and organize State/UT Level Workshops, Orientation Training of Fields Functionaries, Awareness Generation Camps, Community meetings during the week on the specified theme.
- One day workshops was also held to sensitize and for capacity building of State/Districts Level officers on importance of nutrition for better health.
- It is notable that Health and Family Welfare Ministry has launched the MAA (Mothers Absolute Affection), a flagship programme to ensure adequate awareness is generated among masses, especially mothers, on the benefits of breastfeeding.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=170406
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintHindiRelease.aspx?relid=66867
https://doctor.ndtv.com/nutrition/national-nutrition-week-2017-time-to-switch-to-a-healthy-diet-kids-1745094