GOOD FOOD HABITS

Anemia Condition where the Hb levels are low Causes tiredness, fatigue, poor attention span. Over 90% of the children from LIG are anaemic 50 % of the children from upper income groups are also affected

Iron rich foods are- Cereals Pulses Millets Green leafy vegetables

Vitamin A Deficiency is common; night blindness is the first symptom Essential for several vital functions Adequate intake of vegetables and fruits will prevent deficiency

To improve Vit A intake take Yellow orange fruits & vegetables like- Papaya Mangoes Pumpkin Carrots Green leafy vegetables like Spinach Methi Sarson Coriander and mint

Iodine deficiency Iodine required for thyroid gland There are pockets of iodine deficiency in all states Iodine deficiency leads to GOITRE GOI has banned the use of non iodised salt for human consumption

HEALTHY AND ACTIVE LIFESTYLE

Last year’s theme for WORLD HEALTH DAY was PHYSICAL EXERCISE

HEALTHY GOOD FOOD HABITS + PHYSICAL ACTIVITY = LONG, HEALTHY & DISEASE FREE LIFE