Health and nutrition become a very important part of life for most of us these days. Specially after the unprecedented pandemic era, most of us try to monitor what we eat in a day. We have learnt that the food plays a significant role in our overall health. A healthy balanced diet has the capability to reduce many potential health problems.
Nutrients are the principal energy source for the human body. A balanced diet includes all the essential nutrients- Carbohydrates, Proteins, Fats, Water, Vitamins and minerals in right amount.
Date
World Nutrition Day is celebrated every year on 28th May to raise awareness about the importance of right nutrition.
Significance
The main importance of World Nutrition Day is to spread awareness about the importance of good nutrition. The United Nations has already announced the period of 2016-2025 as the ‘Decade of Action’ on Nutrition.
The Government of India initiated POSHAN Abhiyaan in March 2018 to enhance the nutritional condition of the children and women of the country.
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