Question
Which of the following are the objectives of ‘National Nutrition Mission'?
1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.
2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women
3. To promote the consumption of millets coarse cereals and unpolished rice
4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 and 3 only
(c) 1, 2 and 4 only
(d) 3 and 4 only
Answer:
A
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Explanation:
The National Nutrition Mission, also known as Poshan Abhiyaan, is a government initiative in India aimed at addressing malnutrition and improving nutrition outcomes. Its objectives are:
To create awareness about malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers.
To reduce the incidence of anemia among young children, adolescent girls, and women.
To improve maternal and child under-nutrition in 200 high burden districts.
In summary, the objectives of the National Nutrition Mission are to raise awareness about malnutrition, combat anemia, and improve maternal and child nutrition in specific districts
(a) 1 and 2 only