Obesity

World Food Day celebrated on October 16

October 18, 2021

World Food Day is observed every year on October 16. Year 2021 marked the 76th World Food Day. Key facts This day makes human realise how privileged are they to gorge on the delicacies from across the world as well ..

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NITI Aayog: National Convention on Prevention of Obesity

June 26, 2021

National Convention on Prevention of Maternal, Adolescent and Childhood Obesity was convened by NITI Aayog. Highlights Convention was held under the chairmanship of Dr. V.K. Paul and Co-chairmanship of Dr. R Hemalatha. NITI Aayog described obesity as “silent epidemic”. During ..

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“What India Eats” report by Indian Council Medical Research: Key Facts

October 3, 2020

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Institute of Nutrition recently released a report, “What India Eats”. According to the report, the urban regions in the country consumed more fat than those in rural areas. Key Findings of ..

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Obesity could trigger COVID 19 Death: Public Health England

July 25, 2020

The Public Health England data showed that for people with a Body Mass Index of 30-35, risk of death from COVID 19 increased by at least 40% and if that BMI is above 40, the risk of death increased by ..

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ICMR releases report on Sugar Intake of India, Report first of its kind

January 6, 2020

On January 5, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) released its report on sugar intake of India. The intake was measured in grams per day. The report was released based on a joint survey conducted by ICMR, NIN ..

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First-ever National Nutrition Survey conducted by Indian government & UNICEF

October 1, 2019

The first-ever National Nutrition Survey have been conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) and UNICEF between February 2016 and October 2018 to measure malnutrition. The key findings of the survey, which are yet to be made ..