Obesity in children is increasing, government said, change in standards is necessary
Till now only thin and underweight children were at the centre of the nutrition policy of the government, but now the government will also run a campaign to reduce obesity or tackle the problem of overweight. Various studies have been shown to the government that the catering and nutrition standards that have been created keeping in mind the shortcomings are no longer sufficient. Therefore, many different working groups of the government have been created to study the new problems and needs of children. . These working groups are discussing new standards Why the need arose For example, iron deficiency was believed to be the biggest cause of anemia in children, but now new studies have found that iron deficiency causes anemia of up to 50%. Other reasons are inflammation, infection etc. Mostly mild and moderate anemia cases. Vitamin A deficiency levels have also decreased compared to earlier. Iodine levels are not only good but higher than normal levels in eight states. Faced wi...