New Delhi, Oct 5 "Yatha Annam Tatha Mannam," Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the maxim during his 'Mann ki Baat session a few days back, which signifies that mental and intellectual development is directly related to the quality of our food intake. With the COVID - 19 cases on the rise, good nutrition is critical for ones survival and for maintaining a better quality of life. National Nutrition Month 2020, aims at throwing light on the importance of 'Eating right bite by bite.
Common nutrient deficiencies in India:
Micronutrients - The Vitamins and Minerals that our body needs in small quantities are most often neglected which results in 'Nutritional Deficiencies'. These deficiencies are seldom recognized. However, some studies have shown that 80 to 90 percent of Adult Ind suffer from Vitamin D deficiency, 50 to 60 percent are affected by anemia, others being Vitamin B12 and Folate. As much as these deficiencies are getting onto the adults, they are equally affecting the younger ones. 1 in 5 children are being diagnosed with Child Obesity and nearly half of under-5 child mortality is attributable to Under nutrition. A child must be provided with essential nutrients so they don't face immunity problems at a later stage.
While veggies are a great source of nutrients- its fruits that will save you the cooking hassle! Kimaye Health lists down a few fruits that could help you achieve good nutrition levels.
List of 5 fruits you could be missing out on:
Orange - The pandemic's biggest mystery is our very own immune system and what better than an Orange could help us save the day. Loaded with the goodness of Vitamin C and Folate, Orange makes for a perfect dose of daily nutrition, certainly not the one that you should miss!
Pomegranates - Pomegranate high on Vitamin C, A & E, with Ruby red seeds that match the color of your blood. Did you know that 100 gm of pomegranate contains 0.3 mg of iron? Yes, the iron-rich fruit, is one of the most common recommendations for fighting anemia
( With inputs from IANS )
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