NOURISH TO FLOURISH: REDUCING MALNUTRITION

T E A M - PARIVARTAK K U N A L C H O U D H A R Y, P R A B H L E E N K A M R A , R I S H A B H C H H A B R A ,

G O K U L B H A N D A R I , S P A R S H C H A W L A 1

MALNUTRIRION - The broad term refer r ing

to improper consumpt ion of food for a long

s ta te , resu l t ing in i l lness and

malfunct ioning of several body organs .

The f ac t o r s ba s i ca l l y r e spons i b l e fo r ma l nu t r i t i on

a r e :

1 .Sca r c i t y o f p r ope r food and ba l anced d i e t .

2 . I mpr ope r dose s o f nu t r i en t s and v i t ami ns .

3 .D i r t y l i v i ng env i r onmen t e . g . ch i l d r en o f

l abou r e r s a t f a c t o r i e s .

4 .Neg l i gence o f ch i l d r en .

5 .D i sea se s .

6 .Deg r aded food qua l i t y.

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The t heme i s s e l ec t ed by ou r t e am because we

a r e t he t r ue pa t r i o t s o f ou r coun t r y. I n t he

yea r s t o come , t he newbor n ch i l d r en wi l l be

t he l e ade r s o f ou r coun t r y. Bu t i f t hey a r e

un f i t o r unde r deve l oped t hen how can t hey

gu i de t he coun t r y. Thus ,whe r e w i l l ou r

he r i t age &pr ospe r i ty w i l l l e ad u s and ou r

coun t r y. I f we don ’ t have t he s t r ong and s t e r n

l e ade r s fo r ou r na t i on , t he r e i s a pos s i b i l i t y

o f u s be i ng ove r power ed by o t he r s .

Apart from this we stick to the constitution of our supreme India. We all have equality & right to life. So it is our duty also that we act our part well and help our ‘YOUNGER BROTHERS AND SISTERS’ of the society to

safely “GLOW & GROW”.

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The ribbon for malnutrition awareness.

• THE PROPOSED SUGGESTIONS (GENERAL AWARENESS: - Imparting knowledge to others about

the harmful consequences of malnutrition will make its stands higher in the society. Since the cause is not specific, but it is for all.

( ENSURE PROPER WORKING OF POLICIES:- The strict actions are required to be taken on the proper functioning of schemes and operations undertaken by the government for the better lives of people. And ensure proper delivery of services at doorstep.

( HEALTH MISSIONS:- The rural health missions should be given more importance and attention, as well as allocating more resources for helping the people of the underdeveloped sections of the society.

( NGO SUPPORT:- The support of the non-governmental organisations can bring wonders in achieving the specific targets. Because of their dedication and skills it is very simple to adapt with people.

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Implementation….

• Proper teams should be set up in the areas more prone to

malnutrition &where the living conditions are not well. The teams

should be supervised by learned panel of doctors and dietitions.

• The history and lifestyles of the people prone to malnutrition

should be studied and thus the reports should be made, so that there

can be better and more ways to implement caretaking steps and

creative ideas as well. And thus it will not only help the particular

section but a far and wide section & measures can be safely

implemented at the urban and suburban level.

• The project stakeholders should be more attentive at the specific

areas or at the site of more importance. The central government

should assign a separate office to look into malnutrition.

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• The state government should be directly answerable to the

central government & should assign the doctors and

relevant people or officers for the same.

• This will be a two way cause :

• 1>The people and children will be taken good care by the

designated people.

• 2>More people will be employed thus reducing

unemployment and favour country’s growth.

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malnutrition under 5 years of age

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Impacts:

#once the program starts functioning, it is sure to meet the expectations and fulfil the causes. #Appropriate monitoring for the program in the run. #Ideas and suggestions from people should be entertained, so that the program goes on with no conflicts and in harmony with others. #even some funds can be accepted from the people for the movement. #monitoring committee also needs to be set up, so that Policies can be made flexible.

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Challenges & mitigation

• Challenges: • Illiteracy

• Social taboos

• Lack of resources

• Selfishness of people

• Corruption among authorities

• Lack of laws & enforcements

• Living conditions of people(slums, urban etc.)

• Mitigation • Involving our self in the task

• Social Media outreach

• Community participation

• Optimistic & systematic approach

• Good leaders & smart planners

• Care and love for all

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References

1)Self

2)Wikipedia

3)Pediatric health reports

4)Unicef sources

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