Traditional and indigenous knowledge plays a crucial role in combating malnutrition in rural India by providing nutrient-rich, locally sourced foods and sustainable agricultural practices. By reviving traditional practices India can create a sustainable, culturally relevant approach to improving the nutritional …
Context Food security implies that ‘all people, at all times, should have physical, social and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food which meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life’ (FAO). Nutrition security …
What is Fortification of Food? Fortification is the addition of key vitamins and minerals such as iron, iodine, zinc, Vitamin A & D to staple foods such as rice, milk and salt to improve their nutritional content. These nutrients may …