HETN stands for Health Empowerment Through Nutrition and is dedicated to exploring the relationship between nutrition and chronic disease. While millions are starving due to lack of food, the real issue is lack of proper nutrition. Current solutions like food fortification and supplements are not working because they do not provide nutrients in bioavailable forms. A new approach is needed that focuses on whole foods with naturally occurring bioavailable nutrients to address the worldwide problem of "hidden hunger". HETN promotes products like e'Pap, a fortified whole grain porridge, that provides real nutrition and has led to improved health outcomes in those who consume it.
Hidden hunger refers to micronutrient deficiencies that have no visible symptoms but serious health consequences. Common deficiencies include vitamin A, iron, iodine, and zinc. These deficiencies occur worldwide but especially in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Knowledge-based programs aim to educate farmers, families and communities about organic practices and micronutrient-rich foods. Field-based programs provide seeds for micronutrient-rich crops and introduce practices to increase micronutrients in plants at both the local and large-scale levels.
Hidden hunger refers to deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals that negatively impact health. It is a problem globally but especially in developing countries where diets lack variety. Fighting hidden hunger is important because it can increase mortality and limit economic growth and development. The key players in hidden hunger are vitamin A, zinc, iron, iodine, and folic acid. Deficiencies of these micronutrients have widespread health impacts such as increased risk of death, impaired cognitive and physical development, and reduced immunity. Prevalence of deficiencies is high in many countries according to national surveys, though coverage of interventions to reduce deficiencies is increasing.
There is a global hidden hunger and nutrition crisis caused by deficiencies in micronutrients. While calorie intake is adequate, the lack of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from processed and refined foods has compromised immune systems and increased disease worldwide. Modern agricultural and food processing methods have depleted the nutrient content of foods. Fortification of depleted staple foods with isolated nutrients has largely failed to correct deficiencies. A holistic approach focusing on nutrient-dense whole foods is needed.
1. Micronutrient deficiency, also known as hidden hunger, is caused by consuming cheap but nutritionally deficient foods lacking essential vitamins and minerals.
2. It can negatively impact health and development without producing obvious symptoms of hunger. Common forms include deficiencies in vitamin A, iron, iodine, and zinc.
3. Vulnerable groups especially at risk include women, pregnant women, lactating women, children, and the elderly. Micronutrient deficiencies have social, economic, and health impacts including reduced cognitive ability and economic productivity.
Plant Breeding as a component of public health strategyRajiv Sharma
This document discusses micronutrient malnutrition, also known as "hidden hunger", which afflicts over 40% of the world's population. Billions of people in developing countries suffer from deficiencies in important vitamins and minerals due to their reliance on staple crops that are poor sources of micronutrients. This can seriously damage health, development, and economic productivity. Approaches to address malnutrition include food fortification, supplementation, and biofortification of staple crops through plant breeding to make them more nutritious. The document focuses on the burden of micronutrient deficiencies in India and efforts of organizations like the Micronutrient Initiative to combat these issues in South Asia through integrated national nutrition programs.
The document discusses micronutrient deficiencies around the world and proposes knowledge-based and field-based programs to address them. It outlines deficiencies of vitamins A, iron, iodine, zinc, and folic acid that cause health issues. Countries with prevalent deficiencies include many in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Knowledge-based programs would provide education on micronutrient-rich foods and organic practices, while field-based programs would distribute biofortified seeds and promote organic materials and practices to increase micronutrients in crops. Project ideas combine these approaches, such as creating micronutrient cooperatives for diversified small-scale farming and markets.
Biofortification as one of these innovations that is proven to work in addressing hunger and malnutrition in Nigeria. What are the impacts, how can this technology be scaled up?
For 100 years, vitamins have been nourishing children, building strong families and creating vibrant communities. In 1912, the term "vitamin" was coined to describe the bioactive substances proven to be essential to human health. Over the past century, we've seen remarkable advancements in our understanding of vitamins. Exciting new breakthroughs continue today as researchers around the world uncover new benefits vitamins have for human health.
Hidden hunger refers to micronutrient deficiencies that have no visible symptoms but serious health consequences. Common deficiencies include vitamin A, iron, iodine, and zinc. These deficiencies occur worldwide but especially in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Knowledge-based programs aim to educate farmers, families and communities about organic practices and micronutrient-rich foods. Field-based programs provide seeds for micronutrient-rich crops and introduce practices to increase micronutrients in plants at both the local and large-scale levels.
Hidden hunger refers to deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals that negatively impact health. It is a problem globally but especially in developing countries where diets lack variety. Fighting hidden hunger is important because it can increase mortality and limit economic growth and development. The key players in hidden hunger are vitamin A, zinc, iron, iodine, and folic acid. Deficiencies of these micronutrients have widespread health impacts such as increased risk of death, impaired cognitive and physical development, and reduced immunity. Prevalence of deficiencies is high in many countries according to national surveys, though coverage of interventions to reduce deficiencies is increasing.
There is a global hidden hunger and nutrition crisis caused by deficiencies in micronutrients. While calorie intake is adequate, the lack of vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients from processed and refined foods has compromised immune systems and increased disease worldwide. Modern agricultural and food processing methods have depleted the nutrient content of foods. Fortification of depleted staple foods with isolated nutrients has largely failed to correct deficiencies. A holistic approach focusing on nutrient-dense whole foods is needed.
1. Micronutrient deficiency, also known as hidden hunger, is caused by consuming cheap but nutritionally deficient foods lacking essential vitamins and minerals.
2. It can negatively impact health and development without producing obvious symptoms of hunger. Common forms include deficiencies in vitamin A, iron, iodine, and zinc.
3. Vulnerable groups especially at risk include women, pregnant women, lactating women, children, and the elderly. Micronutrient deficiencies have social, economic, and health impacts including reduced cognitive ability and economic productivity.
Plant Breeding as a component of public health strategyRajiv Sharma
This document discusses micronutrient malnutrition, also known as "hidden hunger", which afflicts over 40% of the world's population. Billions of people in developing countries suffer from deficiencies in important vitamins and minerals due to their reliance on staple crops that are poor sources of micronutrients. This can seriously damage health, development, and economic productivity. Approaches to address malnutrition include food fortification, supplementation, and biofortification of staple crops through plant breeding to make them more nutritious. The document focuses on the burden of micronutrient deficiencies in India and efforts of organizations like the Micronutrient Initiative to combat these issues in South Asia through integrated national nutrition programs.
The document discusses micronutrient deficiencies around the world and proposes knowledge-based and field-based programs to address them. It outlines deficiencies of vitamins A, iron, iodine, zinc, and folic acid that cause health issues. Countries with prevalent deficiencies include many in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Knowledge-based programs would provide education on micronutrient-rich foods and organic practices, while field-based programs would distribute biofortified seeds and promote organic materials and practices to increase micronutrients in crops. Project ideas combine these approaches, such as creating micronutrient cooperatives for diversified small-scale farming and markets.
Biofortification as one of these innovations that is proven to work in addressing hunger and malnutrition in Nigeria. What are the impacts, how can this technology be scaled up?
For 100 years, vitamins have been nourishing children, building strong families and creating vibrant communities. In 1912, the term "vitamin" was coined to describe the bioactive substances proven to be essential to human health. Over the past century, we've seen remarkable advancements in our understanding of vitamins. Exciting new breakthroughs continue today as researchers around the world uncover new benefits vitamins have for human health.
Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) are a lack of essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, iodine, iron, zinc, and folate. MNDs are highly prevalent in developing countries and cause significant health problems, mortality, and lost development potential. The major causes of MNDs are poverty, food insecurity, poor feeding practices, and lack of access to healthcare. India has the largest number of vitamin A deficient children in the world, while Nigeria has high rates of iron deficiency and anemia. Strategies to address MNDs include supplementation, food fortification, and promoting more nutritious diets.
PRESENTATION GIVEN BY ME AT Central Food and Technology Research Institute (CFTRI), MYSORE WHICH ALSO FETCHED ME A PRIZE. THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST AND PROUD MOMENTS IN MY CAREER
Influence of Micronutrient Deficiency on the Prevalence of Respiratory Diseas...iosrjce
The study entitled “Influence of micronutrient deficiency on the prevalence of respiratory diseases
among children 6-12 years” was conducted to assess the nutritional status of the children. Majority of the socio
economic variables such as age, area of residence, family income are found to have an impact on the nutritional
status of the children with respiratory diseases.
Method: In this study anthropometric, bio-chemical, clinical and nutritional assessment was done for 100
children with respiratory diseases from thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. The data regarding the socio
economic status, nutritional status and health status were collected using suitably structured schedule. The
nutrient intake was assessed by 24 hour recall method. The hemoglobin levels and calcium levels of the
subsamples were analyzed biochemically. The results were statistically analyzed.
Result: Nutritional anthropometry of the children with respiratory diseases indicates that 77% of the children
were underweight. The biochemical analysis of blood samples indicates that 75% were having iron deficiency
anemia. Mean nutrient intake of both male and female children with respiratory diseases indicates that both of
them are deficient in all nutrient s consumption with respect to RDA.The statistical analysis by t-test reveals that
for males fat consumption and riboflavin consumption were significant at 0.01 levels. For the females it was
found that t-test analysis shows protein, fat, iron, vitamin C and riboflavin consumption were significant at 0.01
levels.
This document discusses osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, and their treatment with homeopathy. It begins with an overview of osteoporosis, defining it as a disease characterized by low bone mass. It then discusses the epidemiology, risk factors, prevention through maintaining calcium and vitamin D levels, and symptoms of vitamin D deficiency. The document outlines recommendations for treating vitamin D deficiency, factors that influence skin synthesis of vitamin D, and cautions for vitamin D supplementation. It concludes with discussing how vitamin D protects against radiation-induced damage and important points about using vitamin D therapeutically.
Malnutrition is a major problem in India, affecting nearly half of all children. It impairs physical and cognitive development and increases susceptibility to illness. The main causes are poor maternal health and nutrition, improper infant feeding practices, lack of access to healthcare and sanitation, and gender inequality. Malnutrition costs India billions annually in lost productivity and places a significant burden on the country's development. While India has implemented programs to address malnutrition, more focus and coordinated implementation is still needed to effectively reduce rates of this critical issue.
Micronutrients are essential elements required by organisms in small quantities to maintain health. Deficiencies of specific micronutrients like vitamins A, B1, C, and D can cause night blindness, beriberi, scurvy, and osteomalacia respectively. Malnutrition during early childhood can negatively impact intellectual development and perpetuate lasting damage. While Bangladesh has made progress in reducing stunting and undernutrition, continued efforts are needed to strengthen nutrition programs and meet national targets.
Grade 12 global outreach malitrition presentation finalFlorence Ce
Malnutrition is a serious problem in Mali, where 11% of the population is undernourished. The main causes are poverty, environmental factors like drought that damage crops, and political conflicts that displace people. Over 1 million Malian children are at risk of severe malnutrition, and 38% of children under 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition. Malnutrition leads to health effects like wasting, stunting, weakness, and increased susceptibility to disease. It is a major contributor to Mali's high child mortality rate, with 25% of children dying before age 5 due to hunger or malnutrition. International aid organizations like Doctors Without Borders are working to address malnutrition in Mali by providing healthcare, food supplements, and treating large numbers
Undernutrition among children under 5 years old remains a major public health problem. It is defined as being underweight, stunted, wasted, or deficient in micronutrients. In India, 33% of children under 5 are underweight. The Integrated Child Development Services program aims to address undernutrition through supplementary nutrition, healthcare, and education for mothers and children. However, the program could be improved by increasing its focus on the most vulnerable groups like pregnant women and young children, strengthening nutrition education, and improving coordination between frontline workers. Addressing undernutrition requires coordinated efforts across sectors like health, agriculture, education, and community participation.
Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. If you don't get enough nutrients - including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals - you may suffer from malnutrition.
Causes of malnutrition include:
-- Lack of specific nutrients in your diet. Even the lack of one vitamin can lead to malnutrition
-- An unbalanced diet
-- Certain medical problems, such as malabsorption syndromes and cancers
Symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness and weight loss, or you may have no symptoms. Your doctor will do tests, depending on the cause of your problem. Treatment may include replacing the missing nutrients and treating the underlying cause.
Decades of economic growth and development along with better governance and nutrition-specific programmes had lifted hundreds of millions of people in Asia out of poverty, as well as starvation and malnutrition. However, due to the uneven development, while a large segment of Asian's population had changed their eating habits to over-nutrition diets and worrying about lifestyle diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart diseases, there are still some countries and regions suffering from lack of nutrition. For example, childhood malnutrition and stunting is still prevalent in South Asia, one Indian survey found that 21% of children suffer wasting, and a further 7.5% of children suffer it severely.
For more details, please visit: https://eiuperspectives.economist.com/sustainability/fixing-asias-food-system/white-paper/food-thought-eating-better?utm_source=OrganicSocial&utm_medium=Slideshare&utm_campaign=Amundi&utm_content=Slideshare_whitepaper
MALNUTRITION is more in India than in Africa . one in every three malnourished children in the world lives in India.
About 50% of all childhood death are because of malnutrition.
This document summarizes the consequences of variations in food consumption patterns across 4 key areas: health, economic, political, and social. It outlines how inadequate nutrition can lead to malnutrition, illness, and starvation, negatively impacting individuals' health and development. This then reduces productivity and increases public health expenditures, burdening the economy. Food insecurity can also cause social unrest and political instability. The document provides examples of different nutrient deficiencies and their impacts.
Impact of COVID Pandemic on Food habit and nutritionMilan Dhakal
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global food habits and nutrition. It has disrupted food supply chains, led to panic buying and price hikes, and reduced access to nutritious foods due to lockdowns. This has contributed to inadequate food consumption and a reduction in dietary diversity in many countries. Vulnerable groups like children are particularly at risk of malnutrition. The pandemic has also influenced eating behaviors, with some people increasing comfort food intake and developing unhealthy habits like emotional eating. However, it also presents opportunities to develop more sustainable and locally-focused food systems as well as healthier personal eating habits. Proper nutrition remains critical to fighting illness and its impacts.
(1) National Nutrition Week is observed annually in India to raise awareness about good nutrition habits from an early age. (2) Proper feeding is crucial from conception through the first 1000 days of life to prevent irreversible damage. (3) India faces issues with undernutrition, ranking 94th on the Global Hunger Index with 14% of the population undernourished. Feeding must be done smartly from the start to support growth and development.
Epidemiology of Childhood Malnutrition in India and strategies of controlsourav goswami
This presentation includes the epidemiology of childhood malnutrition in India. the problems and challenges that are being faced in the improvement of the condition and the different strategies for its control.
This document presents data on child malnutrition in India and other countries. It shows that India has high rates of low birth weight (28%), underweight children under 5 (41%), wasting (16%), and stunting (38%). The data examines factors contributing to malnutrition like sanitation and hygiene practices, access to safe drinking water, mother and child care practices, and access to nutrition programs. Improving these underlying factors through access to healthcare, nutrition programs, safe drinking water, and sanitation could help reduce India's high child malnutrition rates.
The document discusses hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies globally. An estimated 2 billion people worldwide suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. While micronutrient interventions are highly cost-effective, investment and funding for vulnerable populations remains low. The complex interactions between micronutrient nutrition, climate change, and sustainable food systems are still poorly understood.
Use of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato [Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam] to Combat Vitami...Premier Publishers
Deficiency of micro-nutrients such as vitamin A and minerals, affect nearly two billion people globally. Different strategies such as dietary diversification, food fortification and vitamin A supplementation have been adopted to combat vitamin A deficiency. Dietary diversification using orange fleshed sweet potato has potential to combat vitamin A deficiency due to its high beta-carotene content and provitamin A content. Additionally, this crop also has a wider adaptation to various agro ecologies in African farming systems, a making it suitable for utilization to satisfy vitamin A dietary requirement of the resource poor communities sustainably. Different food products have been developed by various researchers globally, from orange fleshed sweet potato flour blended with other crops flour such as maize and wheat at different proportion. The developed food products were found to be rich in vitamin A content and other micronutrients compared to the local staple food and further reported to meet the recommended daily allowance of different age groups upon consumption in the study areas. Therefore, concerted effort is required to popularize orange fleshed sweet potato farming and its value chain products that are economically and physically accessible to the rural and urban poor communities.
Malnutrition is caused by relative or absolute deficiency or excess of nutrients and can manifest as undernutrition or overnutrition. The main types of undernutrition are protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), which includes kwashiorkor and marasmus, and micronutrient malnutrition. PEM is caused by inadequate intake of proteins or calories and results in edema, wasting, and other signs. Micronutrient deficiencies can result in conditions like night blindness, anemia, and neurological impairments. Malnutrition has multiple causes including poverty, diseases, customs, and lack of knowledge. It is assessed using tools like growth charts, biochemical tests, and morbidity rates. Prevention focuses on identification, feeding programs, education, and increasing access to nutrit
Malnutrition is a major problem in India, affecting both undernutrition and overnutrition. Undernutrition remains highly prevalent, with over one third of the world's malnourished children living in India. Stunting and wasting rates have declined slightly from 2005-2006 to 2013-2014 but remain high across many states. Exclusive breastfeeding rates have increased significantly over this period but require further improvement. Factors like poverty, large family sizes, poor access to healthcare, and cultural practices contribute to India's malnutrition problem. Malnutrition impacts individuals' health and development as well as economic productivity. The government has launched programs aiming to reduce undernutrition through school meals, child development schemes, and improving access to healthcare.
1. The document is a notification from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regarding the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2010.
2. It provides definitions for various terms used in the rules such as "Act", "Adjudicating Officer", "Authority" etc.
3. It outlines the qualifications and powers of various officers under the rules such as the Food Safety Commissioner, Authorized Officer and Food Safety Officer.
Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) are a lack of essential vitamins and minerals like vitamin A, iodine, iron, zinc, and folate. MNDs are highly prevalent in developing countries and cause significant health problems, mortality, and lost development potential. The major causes of MNDs are poverty, food insecurity, poor feeding practices, and lack of access to healthcare. India has the largest number of vitamin A deficient children in the world, while Nigeria has high rates of iron deficiency and anemia. Strategies to address MNDs include supplementation, food fortification, and promoting more nutritious diets.
PRESENTATION GIVEN BY ME AT Central Food and Technology Research Institute (CFTRI), MYSORE WHICH ALSO FETCHED ME A PRIZE. THIS WAS ONE OF THE BEST AND PROUD MOMENTS IN MY CAREER
Influence of Micronutrient Deficiency on the Prevalence of Respiratory Diseas...iosrjce
The study entitled “Influence of micronutrient deficiency on the prevalence of respiratory diseases
among children 6-12 years” was conducted to assess the nutritional status of the children. Majority of the socio
economic variables such as age, area of residence, family income are found to have an impact on the nutritional
status of the children with respiratory diseases.
Method: In this study anthropometric, bio-chemical, clinical and nutritional assessment was done for 100
children with respiratory diseases from thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. The data regarding the socio
economic status, nutritional status and health status were collected using suitably structured schedule. The
nutrient intake was assessed by 24 hour recall method. The hemoglobin levels and calcium levels of the
subsamples were analyzed biochemically. The results were statistically analyzed.
Result: Nutritional anthropometry of the children with respiratory diseases indicates that 77% of the children
were underweight. The biochemical analysis of blood samples indicates that 75% were having iron deficiency
anemia. Mean nutrient intake of both male and female children with respiratory diseases indicates that both of
them are deficient in all nutrient s consumption with respect to RDA.The statistical analysis by t-test reveals that
for males fat consumption and riboflavin consumption were significant at 0.01 levels. For the females it was
found that t-test analysis shows protein, fat, iron, vitamin C and riboflavin consumption were significant at 0.01
levels.
This document discusses osteoporosis, vitamin D deficiency, and their treatment with homeopathy. It begins with an overview of osteoporosis, defining it as a disease characterized by low bone mass. It then discusses the epidemiology, risk factors, prevention through maintaining calcium and vitamin D levels, and symptoms of vitamin D deficiency. The document outlines recommendations for treating vitamin D deficiency, factors that influence skin synthesis of vitamin D, and cautions for vitamin D supplementation. It concludes with discussing how vitamin D protects against radiation-induced damage and important points about using vitamin D therapeutically.
Malnutrition is a major problem in India, affecting nearly half of all children. It impairs physical and cognitive development and increases susceptibility to illness. The main causes are poor maternal health and nutrition, improper infant feeding practices, lack of access to healthcare and sanitation, and gender inequality. Malnutrition costs India billions annually in lost productivity and places a significant burden on the country's development. While India has implemented programs to address malnutrition, more focus and coordinated implementation is still needed to effectively reduce rates of this critical issue.
Micronutrients are essential elements required by organisms in small quantities to maintain health. Deficiencies of specific micronutrients like vitamins A, B1, C, and D can cause night blindness, beriberi, scurvy, and osteomalacia respectively. Malnutrition during early childhood can negatively impact intellectual development and perpetuate lasting damage. While Bangladesh has made progress in reducing stunting and undernutrition, continued efforts are needed to strengthen nutrition programs and meet national targets.
Grade 12 global outreach malitrition presentation finalFlorence Ce
Malnutrition is a serious problem in Mali, where 11% of the population is undernourished. The main causes are poverty, environmental factors like drought that damage crops, and political conflicts that displace people. Over 1 million Malian children are at risk of severe malnutrition, and 38% of children under 5 suffer from chronic malnutrition. Malnutrition leads to health effects like wasting, stunting, weakness, and increased susceptibility to disease. It is a major contributor to Mali's high child mortality rate, with 25% of children dying before age 5 due to hunger or malnutrition. International aid organizations like Doctors Without Borders are working to address malnutrition in Mali by providing healthcare, food supplements, and treating large numbers
Undernutrition among children under 5 years old remains a major public health problem. It is defined as being underweight, stunted, wasted, or deficient in micronutrients. In India, 33% of children under 5 are underweight. The Integrated Child Development Services program aims to address undernutrition through supplementary nutrition, healthcare, and education for mothers and children. However, the program could be improved by increasing its focus on the most vulnerable groups like pregnant women and young children, strengthening nutrition education, and improving coordination between frontline workers. Addressing undernutrition requires coordinated efforts across sectors like health, agriculture, education, and community participation.
Food provides the energy and nutrients you need to be healthy. If you don't get enough nutrients - including proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and minerals - you may suffer from malnutrition.
Causes of malnutrition include:
-- Lack of specific nutrients in your diet. Even the lack of one vitamin can lead to malnutrition
-- An unbalanced diet
-- Certain medical problems, such as malabsorption syndromes and cancers
Symptoms may include fatigue, dizziness and weight loss, or you may have no symptoms. Your doctor will do tests, depending on the cause of your problem. Treatment may include replacing the missing nutrients and treating the underlying cause.
Decades of economic growth and development along with better governance and nutrition-specific programmes had lifted hundreds of millions of people in Asia out of poverty, as well as starvation and malnutrition. However, due to the uneven development, while a large segment of Asian's population had changed their eating habits to over-nutrition diets and worrying about lifestyle diseases like diabetes, cancer and heart diseases, there are still some countries and regions suffering from lack of nutrition. For example, childhood malnutrition and stunting is still prevalent in South Asia, one Indian survey found that 21% of children suffer wasting, and a further 7.5% of children suffer it severely.
For more details, please visit: https://eiuperspectives.economist.com/sustainability/fixing-asias-food-system/white-paper/food-thought-eating-better?utm_source=OrganicSocial&utm_medium=Slideshare&utm_campaign=Amundi&utm_content=Slideshare_whitepaper
MALNUTRITION is more in India than in Africa . one in every three malnourished children in the world lives in India.
About 50% of all childhood death are because of malnutrition.
This document summarizes the consequences of variations in food consumption patterns across 4 key areas: health, economic, political, and social. It outlines how inadequate nutrition can lead to malnutrition, illness, and starvation, negatively impacting individuals' health and development. This then reduces productivity and increases public health expenditures, burdening the economy. Food insecurity can also cause social unrest and political instability. The document provides examples of different nutrient deficiencies and their impacts.
Impact of COVID Pandemic on Food habit and nutritionMilan Dhakal
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly impacted global food habits and nutrition. It has disrupted food supply chains, led to panic buying and price hikes, and reduced access to nutritious foods due to lockdowns. This has contributed to inadequate food consumption and a reduction in dietary diversity in many countries. Vulnerable groups like children are particularly at risk of malnutrition. The pandemic has also influenced eating behaviors, with some people increasing comfort food intake and developing unhealthy habits like emotional eating. However, it also presents opportunities to develop more sustainable and locally-focused food systems as well as healthier personal eating habits. Proper nutrition remains critical to fighting illness and its impacts.
(1) National Nutrition Week is observed annually in India to raise awareness about good nutrition habits from an early age. (2) Proper feeding is crucial from conception through the first 1000 days of life to prevent irreversible damage. (3) India faces issues with undernutrition, ranking 94th on the Global Hunger Index with 14% of the population undernourished. Feeding must be done smartly from the start to support growth and development.
Epidemiology of Childhood Malnutrition in India and strategies of controlsourav goswami
This presentation includes the epidemiology of childhood malnutrition in India. the problems and challenges that are being faced in the improvement of the condition and the different strategies for its control.
This document presents data on child malnutrition in India and other countries. It shows that India has high rates of low birth weight (28%), underweight children under 5 (41%), wasting (16%), and stunting (38%). The data examines factors contributing to malnutrition like sanitation and hygiene practices, access to safe drinking water, mother and child care practices, and access to nutrition programs. Improving these underlying factors through access to healthcare, nutrition programs, safe drinking water, and sanitation could help reduce India's high child malnutrition rates.
The document discusses hidden hunger and micronutrient deficiencies globally. An estimated 2 billion people worldwide suffer from micronutrient deficiencies. While micronutrient interventions are highly cost-effective, investment and funding for vulnerable populations remains low. The complex interactions between micronutrient nutrition, climate change, and sustainable food systems are still poorly understood.
Use of Orange Fleshed Sweet Potato [Ipomoea batatas (L) Lam] to Combat Vitami...Premier Publishers
Deficiency of micro-nutrients such as vitamin A and minerals, affect nearly two billion people globally. Different strategies such as dietary diversification, food fortification and vitamin A supplementation have been adopted to combat vitamin A deficiency. Dietary diversification using orange fleshed sweet potato has potential to combat vitamin A deficiency due to its high beta-carotene content and provitamin A content. Additionally, this crop also has a wider adaptation to various agro ecologies in African farming systems, a making it suitable for utilization to satisfy vitamin A dietary requirement of the resource poor communities sustainably. Different food products have been developed by various researchers globally, from orange fleshed sweet potato flour blended with other crops flour such as maize and wheat at different proportion. The developed food products were found to be rich in vitamin A content and other micronutrients compared to the local staple food and further reported to meet the recommended daily allowance of different age groups upon consumption in the study areas. Therefore, concerted effort is required to popularize orange fleshed sweet potato farming and its value chain products that are economically and physically accessible to the rural and urban poor communities.
Malnutrition is caused by relative or absolute deficiency or excess of nutrients and can manifest as undernutrition or overnutrition. The main types of undernutrition are protein-energy malnutrition (PEM), which includes kwashiorkor and marasmus, and micronutrient malnutrition. PEM is caused by inadequate intake of proteins or calories and results in edema, wasting, and other signs. Micronutrient deficiencies can result in conditions like night blindness, anemia, and neurological impairments. Malnutrition has multiple causes including poverty, diseases, customs, and lack of knowledge. It is assessed using tools like growth charts, biochemical tests, and morbidity rates. Prevention focuses on identification, feeding programs, education, and increasing access to nutrit
Malnutrition is a major problem in India, affecting both undernutrition and overnutrition. Undernutrition remains highly prevalent, with over one third of the world's malnourished children living in India. Stunting and wasting rates have declined slightly from 2005-2006 to 2013-2014 but remain high across many states. Exclusive breastfeeding rates have increased significantly over this period but require further improvement. Factors like poverty, large family sizes, poor access to healthcare, and cultural practices contribute to India's malnutrition problem. Malnutrition impacts individuals' health and development as well as economic productivity. The government has launched programs aiming to reduce undernutrition through school meals, child development schemes, and improving access to healthcare.
1. The document is a notification from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare regarding the Food Safety and Standards Rules, 2010.
2. It provides definitions for various terms used in the rules such as "Act", "Adjudicating Officer", "Authority" etc.
3. It outlines the qualifications and powers of various officers under the rules such as the Food Safety Commissioner, Authorized Officer and Food Safety Officer.
International Year of Family Farming (IYFF) 2014mssrf
1. The UN declared 2014 the International Year of Family Farming to recognize the importance of family farms in reducing poverty and improving global food security. Family farms involve about 500 million families and over 2 billion people.
2. The document discusses challenges facing agriculture such as shrinking resources, climate change impacts, and lack of interest from youth. It promotes evergreen and green revolutions to increase sustainable productivity without ecological harm.
3. Family farming that adopts nutrition-sensitive and climate-smart practices is presented as the pathway to achieving food security for all on a long-term basis.
AROUND THE WORLD, more than 2 billion people are thought to be affected by an often invisible form of malnutrition: micronutrient malnutrition, commonly known as hidden hunger.1 Vitamin and mineral deficiencies—at least in mild to moderate forms—may not be as observable as wasting or obesity, but their effects are far-reaching. Globally, vitamin A deficiency (VAD) is the leading cause of blindness in children.2 Iodine deficiency causes 18 million babies to be born mentally impaired each year.3 And severe anemia caused by lack of iron is associated with the deaths of 115,000 women annually during childbirth.4 Vitamin A, iodine, and iron are classified as “the big three,” but deficiencies of other micronutrients, such as folate, zinc, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, are also important.
Role of Micronutrients in control of Hidden HungerKamal Jasmin
Hidden hunger refers to deficiencies in essential vitamins and minerals that negatively impact health. It is a problem globally but especially in developing countries where diets lack nutrient variety. Fighting hidden hunger is important because it can increase child and maternal mortality, limit economic growth, and contribute to global poverty. Key players in hidden hunger include vitamin A, zinc, iron, iodine, and folic acid. Globally, an estimated two billion people suffer from deficiencies in these micronutrients. National surveys in India show high prevalences of deficiencies like anemia, goiter, and xerophthalmia. Coverage of interventions to reduce deficiencies, such as iron/folic acid supplementation during pregnancy and massive dose vitamin A programs,
The document summarizes the key changes brought about by the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 in India. It established a single regulatory authority called the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), replacing multiple existing regulatory bodies. This consolidated and strengthened the food safety standards and regulations in India. It also improved regulatory structures, monitoring systems, and justice dispensation related to food safety. However, challenges remain in fully implementing the new law such as setting science-based standards, developing surveillance and tracing systems, and building capacity through training and education.
Using versatile analytical techniques for complying with FSSAI, Food Safety a...Saurabh Arora
This presentation describes the regulatory requirements for food testing under the Food Safety and Standards Act. 2006 and Food Safety and Standards Regulations 2011. It also covers the various analytical techniques which can be used to meet the requirements.
This report examines food fortification as a strategy to address micronutrient deficiencies or "hidden hunger" which affects about 2 billion people globally. While food fortification has proven effective and is endorsed by major health organizations, it also has limitations. Fortified foods are often inaccessible to those most affected by micronutrient deficiencies due to cost or location. Food fortification alone does not address the underlying causes of malnutrition, which are rooted in poverty. There are also concerns it could threaten local food environments and cultures. The report recommends food fortification be part of a broader strategy combining improved diets, access to nutritious foods, and efforts to address the social and economic causes of micronutrient deficiencies. Public-
Selenium is an essential micronutrient with important antioxidant functions that may help reduce cancer and heart disease risk. It supports thyroid and reproductive health. While dietary intake is usually sufficient, supplementation may provide additional benefits for areas with low soil selenium levels or in cases of deficiency.
Micronutrients are essential nutrients required in small amounts for proper biological function. The document discusses several major micronutrient deficiencies including iron deficiency anemia, iodine deficiency, vitamin A deficiency, and zinc deficiency. It provides an overview of the clinical signs, risk factors, assessment methods, and treatment approaches for each deficiency. Micronutrient deficiencies are highly prevalent globally and can be prevented through dietary diversification, supplementation, and food fortification programs.
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This document discusses food fortification with vitamins and minerals. It notes that wheat, maize and rice are commonly fortified with iron, folic acid and B vitamins. These micronutrients play important roles in physical and cognitive development, productivity and reducing health risks like anemia and neural tube defects. The document outlines various micronutrients used for fortification, their health benefits, and considerations for effective fortification programs like identifying target groups, suitable vehicles, levels of addition and ensuring stability of added nutrients. It also addresses limitations, costs and legislation around national fortification programs.
This document discusses food fortification in India. It notes that malnutrition is a major problem, with nearly half of Indian children underweight or underdeveloped. Milling wheat removes many nutrients. Food fortification aims to improve nutrition by adding vitamins and minerals lost during processing. Several Indian states initiated programs around 2005 to fortify staple foods like wheat flour and edible oils with iron, folic acid, and vitamins A and D. Studies show these state-level fortification programs have successfully increased nutrient levels in foods and reduced malnutrition rates. The goal is for fortified foods to reach all people, including those milling grains themselves.
The document discusses various Indian food laws and regulations, including the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which regulates food manufacturing, storage, distribution, and imports. It also mentions other regulatory bodies like the Bureau of Indian Standards and AGMARK that set quality standards. Several orders are summarized, such as the Fruit Products Order, Meat Food Products Order, and Milk and Milk Products Order, which require licensing and set hygiene standards for specific food types. The Prevention of Food Adulteration Act is also briefly outlined.
FSSAI - Food Safety and Standards Authority of India - by Akshay AnandAkshay Anand
A presentation on Food Safety and Standards Authority of India. This was presented as a part of curriculum by Akshay Anand in JSS College of Pharmacy, Mysuru during March 2015
This document provides an outline and overview of the Food Safety and Standards Act of 2006 in India. It discusses the timeline of food laws in India, the consolidation of various food laws into the 2006 Act. Key aspects summarized include:
- The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) was established to regulate food safety and set standards.
- The Act aims to ensure availability of safe and wholesome food and consolidated many previous food laws.
- It outlines the licensing requirements for food businesses and responsibilities of food business operators.
- The roles of various officials like Designated Officers and Food Safety Officers in enforcing the Act are also summarized.
The document discusses how antioxidants like vitamins C and E, carotenoids, and enzymes like superoxide dismutase and glutathione peroxidase protect the body from free radical damage by neutralizing reactive oxygen species. It explains that oxidative stress occurs when there is an imbalance between the production of free radicals and the body's antioxidant defenses, leading to cell and tissue damage if left unchecked. Maintaining adequate intake of antioxidants from foods and proper functioning of the body's endogenous antioxidant systems is important for preventing diseases linked to oxidative stress.
Freezing is another method of food storage provided you have an extra freezer, but power failures could cause frozen food to spoil requiring a generator. Vacuum-packing stores food in an air-tight bag or bottle in a vacuum environment which strips bacteria of oxygen and prevents spoilage, commonly used for nuts. Pickling preserves food by placing it in a substance that inhibits or kills bacteria and microorganisms while being fit for human consumption.
The document defines key terms related to food safety standards and regulations in India. It provides definitions for terms like "food" according to the Food Safety and Standards Act. It outlines the objectives and importance of having food safety standards to protect consumers and ensure confidence in the food system. It introduces the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), which was established in 2006 to regulate food safety and set science-based standards in India. FSSAI's duties include framing rules, enforcing quality control, providing scientific advice and capacity building on food safety issues.
There are various ways to preserve food including bottling, canning, pickling, drying, salting, vacuum packing, cooling, freezing, waxing, boiling, pasteurization, and smoking. Each method works by killing microorganisms through processes like heating, removing moisture, or reducing available oxygen to prevent spoilage. Properly preserved foods can last significantly longer and be consumed out of their regular season.
HETN addresses nutritional deficiencies in communities effected by malnutrition. This slideshare is a simple portrayal of the effects of hidden hunger and how HETN is addressing this throughout Africa
Biofortification is the process of breeding staple crops to increase their nutritional value. It has potential to help address undernutrition by developing varieties of crops like rice, cassava and sweet potatoes that are naturally enriched with vitamins and minerals. However, biofortification alone cannot solve undernutrition and engagement with local communities is important for acceptance of biofortified crops. While selective breeding is widely used, genetic modification approaches remain controversial. Overall, biofortification may provide a cost-effective strategy as part of broader efforts to improve nutrition, but its impact depends on social and economic development.
Hidden hunger affects over 2 billion people globally. While adequate calories are consumed, micronutrient deficiencies compromise the immune system. Modern farming prioritizes yield over nutrition, depleting soils and crops of essential vitamins and minerals. Food processing further removes nutrients. As a result, our food today contains only a fraction of micronutrients from 100 years ago. Fortification and supplementation attempts often fail due to the use of isolated, synthetic nutrients with low bioavailability rather than whole food sources. A call to action advocates remunerating farmers for nutrition, halting food refining, and using robust research to address hidden hunger through nutrient-dense whole foods.
Biofortification is one solution among many that are needed to solve the complex problem of micronutrient deficiency, and it complements existing interventions.
The document discusses major nutritional problems in India including communicable diseases, population issues, environmental sanitation, medical care access, and specific deficiencies like anemia, iodine deficiency, obesity, and malnutrition. It notes that while mortality has decreased, undernutrition reduction has been slower. Most children and women suffer from anemia and micronutrient deficiencies. Nutrition is critical for health, development, learning, and breaking cycles of poverty. The document outlines several government programs aimed at improving nutrition, including ICDS, vitamin A supplementation, anemia prophylaxis, and iodine deficiency disorder control. It discusses the objectives, beneficiaries, and implementation of these programs.
An estimated 149 million children under 5 globally were stunted in 2018, while 49 million suffered from wasting. Additionally, 40 million children under 5 were overweight. Malnutrition is caused by decreased food intake and nutrient absorption due to infection. In India in 2016, 155 million children under 5 had stunting and 41 million were overweight or obese. Malnutrition's underlying causes include poverty, poor sanitation, and large family size. Its prevention requires improved nutrition surveillance, supplementation, health education, and food production.
Micronutrient deficiencies can cause visible and dangerous health conditions, but they can also lead to less clinically notable reductions in energy level, mental clarity and overall capacity. This can lead to reduced educational outcomes, reduced work productivity and increased risk from other diseases and health conditions.
This presentation discusses biofortification as a strategy to address malnutrition. Biofortification involves breeding staple food crops to increase their micronutrient levels, targeting iron, zinc, and vitamin A. The goal is to reduce micronutrient deficiencies in low-income populations by improving the micronutrient density of staple crops they produce and consume. Selective breeding and fertilizer application can increase crop micronutrient levels. Organizations like HarvestPlus are developing biofortified varieties of crops like cassava, maize, and rice to combat malnutrition in subsistence farming communities. The benefits of biofortification include potentially reaching rural populations with limited access to supplements through a low-cost, sustainable intervention.
There is a global hidden hunger crisis affecting over 2 billion people. Even when consuming adequate calories, many people lack essential micronutrients due to nutrient depleted soils and refined foods. This hidden hunger has contributed to a rise in both undernutrition and obesity worldwide, along with increased risk of chronic disease. Modern agricultural and food processing methods have reduced the micronutrient content of foods, while diets have shifted away from traditional whole foods to refined staples and sugars.
Adding Fruit in our Diet: The Only Solution to Hidden HungerReetika Sharma
In present times forty four nations have "severe" or "alarming" levels of hunger. The fight against hunger has mostly stagnated internationally in recent years. The cumulated effect of war, climate change, economic effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis in Ukraine, have driven up the price of food, gasoline and fertilizer around the world. According to the Global Hunger Index 2022, India is ranked at 107 out of 121 nations and is classified as "severe" with a score of 29.1. At 19.3%, India has the highest child wasting rate in the world, which is worse than the levels seen in 2014 (15.1%) and because of India's large population, this rate raises the average for the region. Insufficient dietary intake and absorption of vitamins and minerals (such as zinc, iodine, folate, vitamin A, vitamin B12, and vitamin D, among others) hinders the growth and development of an individual. Thus, increasing the problem of hidden hunger, a type of undernutrition. Micronutrient deficiencies are caused by a poor diet, increased micronutrient requirements during particular life phases, such as pregnancy and lactation and health issues like illnesses and infections or parasites. According to the Food and Agriculture Report, 2018, India is home to 195.9 million of the 821 million malnourished people worldwide and has a 14.8% prevalence of undernutrition, which is greater than the average for Asia and the rest of the world. According to the National Health Survey, about 19 crore individuals in the country were estimated to be forced to sleep on an empty stomach every night in 2017.
Today more than ever, nutrition appears to be a testing ground where differences and inequalities between North and South of the world measure against each other, in particular with regards to childhood. n developed countries, if on the one hand obesity and overweight are dramatically increasing among young people, on the other adults has been affecting more and more by cardiovascular diseases and diabetes (type 2), pathologies on which (bad) nutrition habits, usually acquired during childhood and adolescence, have a strong effect. In developing countries, the scenario confirms the existence of a discouraging and apparently never ending emergence: millions of children are underweight because of chronic nutrition’s deficiency and malnutrition is one of the first childish deseases.
Nutritional problems in India are caused by both poverty and poor food choices. While poverty has traditionally been the main cause of malnutrition, recent research shows that even wealthy urban Indians can suffer from nutritional deficiencies due to imbalanced diets high in fats, refined carbs, and sugars. The government has implemented several programs since the 1960s to address malnutrition through iron and folic acid supplementation, vitamin A distribution, and addressing nutritional blindness and goiter.
Unveiling the Potential: Dietary Fiber Emerges as the Macronutrient Star of 2024Isabella
In the dynamic landscape of nutritional awareness in 2024, macronutrients are taking the spotlight, resembling star athletes in the world of diet and health. Proteins, carbs, and fats have long been the headliners, but amid this nutritional lineup, dietary fiber is poised to steal the show, heralding a new era of dietary importance.
The document discusses nutrition and various nutritional problems in India. It defines nutrition as the utilization of food by living organisms for survival, growth, and repair of tissues. Nutrition is essential for growth, energy production, formation of organic substances, regulating metabolism, and building resistance. It then outlines several major nutritional problems in India like protein energy malnutrition, low birth weight, vitamin A and iodine deficiency, fluorosis, and obesity. It provides details on the causes and consequences of each of these conditions.
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This document discusses food, types of food, healthy and junk foods, Indian foods, food wastage, and future foods. It notes that food provides nutrition and is consumed for energy and growth. It distinguishes between healthy foods like fruits and vegetables versus junk foods like chips and noodles. It highlights several healthy Indian foods and their medicinal properties. It also discusses the problem of food wastage and potential future foods like insects if wastage continues given the growing population.
This document provides an introduction to concepts related to food, nutrition, and their relationship to health. It defines key terms like food, nutrition, and nutrients. It discusses factors that affect nutrition like socioeconomic status and lifestyle. It also outlines how concepts in food and nutrition have changed over time, from a focus on macronutrients to micronutrients. Finally, it emphasizes the importance of good nutrition for maintaining good health.
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2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
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2. HETN stands for
Health Empowerment
Through Nutrition – an
organisation dedicated to
exploring the relationship
between nutrition and
Unlocking the chronic disease
hidden hunger We know that the human body needs sufficient nutrients for optimum health
– but due to environmental degradation, soil depleting farming methods, food
crisis with effective processing and diet choices, the nutrition of most people is inadequate, even if
nutrition
they have food on the table.
The result?
Hidden Hunger affects more than two billion people. Even
when a person consumes adequate calories and protein, Immunity is compromised. Chronic diseases are on the increase. Even in
if they lack one single micronutrient, or a combination the West where people live longer, half have health problems that require
of vitamins and minerals, their immune system is prescription drugs on a regular basis.
compromised and infections take hold. This worldwide problem is extreme in Africa, where a diet deficient in primary
World Food Program micronutrients is widespread, and fortification of food with chemical isolates
has become commonplace.
This dietary fortification is inappropriate, because it cannot solve the problem
and may even make matters worse – as these chemical vitamins and minerals
are not only poorly absorbed, but often toxic, and rarely act in the body the
way nature intended.
Hunger is not merely about having a lack of food.
Hunger is about lacking food that produces a healthy
human being.
Throughout the world, nutrition is being neglected in favour of a full stomach.
HETN believes that there is more to food – because real food is about effective
nutrition.
3. The crisis Why healthy soil
Malnutrition is rampant throughout the world – and has a devastating impact, means healthy food
and healthier people
not only on lives, but also on the global economy.
The terms ‘nutrition’ and ‘a balanced diet’ are used with little understanding.
There are many communities experiencing health problems not seen by their
grandparents, who often lived in even greater poverty.
By providing highly refined foods with added highly refined vitamins and
minerals, science has done little to provide a solution to malnutrition – because
highly refined means that these foods are not the natural foods our bodies are
designed to use, and they don’t work.
The problem
Every day, the human body needs nutrients, including vitamins and minerals.
Obtaining these nutrients from the food we eat, or in the right form from
other sources, is beyond most people – either through poverty or ignorance.
Not only have people moved away from their traditional foods, but modern
agricultural practices and food processing remove essential nutrients from the
food chain.
Nutrient Depleted Soil Nutrient Rich Soil
This means we can no longer rely on ‘a balanced diet’ to obtain the nutrients
our bodies require. Modern farming practices leave Soils farmed responsibly are rich
the soil depleted of nutrients – in bio-available nutrients, which
The continued fortification of food and diets with chemical isolates cannot
and the resulting crops that enter are incorporated into the farmed
address the problem.
the food chain have insufficient foodstuffs – and, when eaten, the
This is what we call Hidden Hunger - because filling bellies and improving the vitamins to provide our bodies vital nutrients they contain are
Body Mass Index of children does not mean that they are well nourished. with the nutrients we need. readily absorbed by the body.
4. The more refined the food, Food fortification isn’t
the less nutritious the food a solution
The refining process further reduces the nutrient content of foodstuffs. In Where there is awareness of nutrient depletion, it is usually ‘corrected’ by the
fact, the vital parts of the whole grain that contain fibre, vitamins, minerals & addition of isolated chemical nutrients – but this does not solve the problem.
omega fats are discarded in the refining process.
For example, according to the National Food Consumption Survey (2000), in
South Africa, the five foods eaten the most are refined white maize and sugar,
A WHOLE GRAIN tea, milk and brown bread.
Bran - Protective Endosperm -
outer shell. High in Contains starch, The result of this is that many children are seriously deficient in iron, zinc and
fibre and B vitamins. protein and some Vitamin A. In response, the Department of Health introduced mandatory food
vitamins and minerals. fortification of all maize and wheat flour from 2003.
However, despite widespread use of these fortified foods, a repeat survey in
Germ - The seed for 2005 showed no improvement. Why?
a new plant. Contains • Because electrolytic iron has a bio-availability of less than 2%, it is not
B vitamins, some readily absorbed.
protein, minerals and
• Phytates in maize further reduce this.
healthy oils.
Vitamin E • Inorganic iron and inorganic zinc compete for absorption.
Vitamin B6
Magnesium • Electrolytic iron oxidises the vitamin A.
Manganese
Riboflavin PERCENTAGE OF EACH • Vitamins are denatured and destroyed by cooking.
Niacin NUTRIENT LEFT AFTER
Fibre
WHOLE WHEAT IS REFINED
Zinc
Potassium
Thiamine
Iron
Phosphorus
Copper
Sodium
Pantothenic Acid
Calcium
Selenium
Fat
Vitamin B12
Folate
Protein
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80
% of nutrient in refined white flour compared to whole wheat flour
5. Current solutions are not We need a new
working approach in order to
A Balanced Diet is the medical approach – but ignores reality. Most
underdeveloped communities do not have access to foodstuffs that will
ensure real nutrition
provide a balanced diet. Where they do, they often cannot afford these
STANDARD APPROACH BEST APPROACH
foodstuffs. When they can afford them, due to ignorance, they usually do
not choose them. When they can afford and choose food that can provide a
balanced diet, it is often nutritionally depleted.
Food Security is the approach of the World Food Program, but often only fills
an empty stomach - because grain is grown on depleted soils and harvests are
deficient in vital trace minerals. The milling process results in the loss of fibre,
vitamins, minerals and omega fats, due to the removal of the husk, membrane
and germ. This removed goodness is usually sold as animal feed. This kind of
food intervention has a limited ability to strengthen the immune system. Chemical Micronutrients Bio-available Nutrients
Using supplements as isolates to address daily nutritional needs perpetuates
malnutrition as this approach results in expensive urine. The problem is that
isolates cannot be readily or easily absorbed and are often excreted from the
body without any effect. Because chemical Isolates and genuine food nutrients
have different structures, they use different metabolic pathways and function
differently in the body. The body needs these micronutrients as food or in a
food form. For example, the vitamin C you get from an orange is more readily
absorbed and is more effective than chemically produced ascorbic acid, which
is often just urinated out of the body. Isolating nutrients and expecting the
benefits of chemical isolates to equal those provided by whole foods, reveals an
Refined Grain Whole Grain
ignorance of how nutrition works in the body.
Body Mass Index (BMI) is not a sensible measure of nutritional status –
because even though your body may not be emaciated, this does not mean
you are healthy. Why? Because an improvement in BMI can be achieved
through eating high levels of carbohydrate and fat – and that does not equate
to good nutrition. Gaining body mass can occur without even adding cheap
micronutrients – and is unaffected by whether or not the body absorbs these
micronutrients. We see confirmation of this, not only in Africa, but also in
the USA and UK, where there is a high prevalence of obesity in people eating
refined, nutritionally sterile food.
Little absorption of Good absorption of
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to cry and wonder why people should be so sick. Today, we walk with a smile and
“The e’Pap intervention with 70 of our employees cost the company R3 songs in our hearts, because we have witnessed the dead brought back to life.
500 (£250) per month. By the third month, the cost saving to the company
Atteridgeville is surrounded by squatter camps. Bread winners had taken to
in reduced absenteeism and improved productivity was R34 000 (£2 430).”
their beds. When e’Pap was introduced, most families were back on their feet.
They gained weight, and grew in strength.
Patients at Hamanskraal now respond positively to medication. The children can
concentrate at school. They sing and praise e`Pap as it works miracles in their
villages. With this little sachet we can heal the nation; we can change the world.
John Heinrich, CEO, South African National Tuberculosis
Association, writes:
On behalf of SANTA, I would like to express our appreciation of the
partnership enjoyed with HETN in the distribution of e’Pap to TB patients, their
families and care workers.
The pilot project of 2 tons of e’Pap per month is proving highly successful. The
greatest impact is being seen on very ill / bedridden patients. Reports from
recipients indicate that e’Pap is far more beneficial than supposed enriched
foods received before.
These e’Pap projects have proved most valuable and are well received. Their
continuation and expansion is seen as one of the three major objectives of
SANTA in the continuing fight against TB and HIV/AIDS - namely Nutrition,
Awareness and Directly Observed Therapy (DOTS). SANTA is in no doubt that
improved nutrition can revolutionise the fight against both TB and HIV/AIDS.
8. e’Pap is Changing Lives in Alexandra
How does HETN make
On behalf of the Society of Saint Vincent
de Paul Maryvale Conference, I would a difference?
like to offer our sincere thanks for the HETN is a Charitable Foundation, registered in
donations of e’Pap we have received from HETN, and our appreciation for the the UK.
partnership we have with you to distribute food to crèches and the terminally
ill in Alexandra Township. Our goal is to address nutrient depletion,
believing this to be crucial in health, education
The current project of 2 tons of e’Pap per month is feeding twenty crèches and social upliftment programmes.
with a total of 1800 children.
HETN’s approach is based on numerous
The success of the scheme is self-evident - children who were constantly tired scientific trials that demonstrate the
are now full of energy, highly active and much more receptive to their teachers. importance of micronutrients in the prevention
The overall improvement in their early childhood development is astonishing. and management of chronic disease.
The success of the project is clear from the many requests we are getting from Our projects have a single aim - to ensure that
crèches not receiving e’Pap who want to become a part of it. the recipients of feeding programmes receive
The benefits to the township as a whole from the creation of a healthy a daily food portion that includes all the required micronutrients in a bio-
generation cannot be over emphasised. available form.
Of equal importance is the tremendous improvement in the health and quality We make a difference by:
of life of the terminally ill and bedridden patients, whom we assist with our Partnering with NGOs in the field, to ensure that their nutritional interventions
home based care service. are appropriate and cost effective. These include:
e’Pap is a lot better than other food supplements that we have tried. • Society of St Vincent de Paul (SSVP) - Crèche Feeding
Patrick Lorentz - President SSVP Maryvale Conference • South African National Tuberculosis Association (SANTA) - Community Based
TB Support
Providing wholegrain food, with all the cereal fats, fibre, vitamins and minerals
intact, and with the addition of all the required micronutrients in a form that is
bio-available (chelates or food form).
Comparing different formulations and measuring outcomes – with the aim
of increasing the evidence base that supports nutritional interventions in the
management of chronic disease.
Our projects are already benefiting several thousand people in South Africa.
Excellent nutrition overcomes Hidden Hunger and improves immune function,
reducing the impact of infectious diseases, such as TB, Malaria and HIV.
9. While HETN advocates the effectiveness
of proper nutrition and provides credible
evidence to define what healthy food
actually is, it is not HETN’s task to
feed the hungry – because this is the
responsibility of governments and
international agencies.
Health Empowerment Through Nutrition
Graham House
Chequers Close
Malvern
WR14 1GP
United Kingdom
Phone: (+44) 1684 580 893
email: info@hetn.org
A UK Charitable Foundation (1116097)
www.hetn.org