Tag: nutrition
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Child Nutrition Drops in Sri Lanka Amid Economic Crisis
[ad_1] Last Updated: January 18, 2023, 23:39 IST FILE PHOTO: A child looks out from his line home, amid the country’s economic crisis, in Bogawantalawa, Sri Lanka, April 29, 2022. REUTERS/Dinuka Liyanawatte More than 43.4% of the country’s children under 5 years of age are suffering from nutrition problems, according to the report released in…
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Nutrition tracking and a very smart mixer
[ad_1] The Tramontina Guru cook system is on display at the Tramontina booth booth during the CES tech show Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, in Las Vegas. Credit: AP Photo/John Locher From an AI oven that promises to warn you when your food is about to burn to a mixing bowl designed to take the hassle…
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Heatwave in India: Diet and nutrition tips to remain healthy
[ad_1] Ever since the summer season commenced in March this year, a large number of states have reported severe heat conditions with several places recording maximum temperatures between 40 and 45 degrees. Now, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the current spell of heatwave may further intensify over the next five days. “A rise…
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IGNOU launches certificate programme in Food and Nutrition, check details
[ad_1] The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a certificate programme in Food and Nutrition on Monday, i.e. February 14, 2022. This new programme has been launched under IGNOU’s School of Continuing Education, and interested candidates can visit the official IGNOU website — ignouiop.samarth.edu.in — to apply. The Certificate in Foods and Nutrition…
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Nutrition alert: Why calcium is a must for women runners
[ad_1] Running is one of the easiest and most accessible exercises. Its benefits are dynamic, with a positive impact on the heart, brain, muscles, bones etc. It also serves as a means to lose weight, feel energetic or simply have a good time, making it a great exercise for one’s overall health. But, as with…
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Nutrition alert: Foods to eat before, during, and after your periods
[ad_1] Cramps, bloating, headache, and fatigue are some common issues that women experience during their periods. As such, while the body needs rest, it is also important for one to ensure that it gets proper nourishment — not just during menses, but before and after too. Diet and nourishment can play a pertinent role in…
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World Prematurity Day: Nutrition needs of preterm babies
[ad_1] A preterm baby, as the name suggests, is one that is born before the full term of pregnancy — that is nine months. These babies need extra care and attention, because their development outside of the womb depends on it. Dr Sreenath Manikanti, senior consultant neonatologist, Kauvery Hospital, Electronic City, Bengaluru, says abnormal neurodevelopment…
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Childhood cancer in India: From symptoms to role of nutrition, all you need to know
[ad_1] Cancer is one of the most dreaded diseases, with millions of people succumbing to it every year worldwide. But, the diagnosis becomes much more worrying when the patient is a child. In a grave prediction, the Lancet Oncology Commission in 2020 estimated that in the next 30 years, around 13.7 million children will be…
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Nutrition alert: A guide to take care of your preterm baby
[ad_1] The theme of the recently-concluded National Nutrition Week 2021 — ‘Feeding smart, right from start’ — highlighted the importance of nutrition from the very beginning. Hence, to promote health, support growth, and enhance development, it is imperative that infants are breastfed exclusively for the first six months, followed by complementary feeding while continuing to…
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National Nutrition Week: Can a plant-based diet help reduce the risk of Covid?
[ad_1] A recent study published by the online journal BMJ Nutrition – Prevention & Health showed that a plant-based and pescatarian (fish) diet could potentially reduce the risk of Covid infection. But to what extent is it true for the world population? Minal Shah, senior nutrition therapist at Fortis Hospital, Mulund says that it is…