Are ready to use therapeutic foods a solution for management of child undernutrition in India

Authors

  • Shalli . Department of Community Medicine, Govt. medical College Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India http://orcid.org/0000-0001-8511-2615
  • Anuradha . Department of Community Medicine, Govt. medical College Jammu, Jammu & Kashmir, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20212032

Keywords:

Severe acute malnutrition, RUTF

Abstract

Childhood undernutrition is a very common problem in India. India contributes to one-fifth of global underlnutrition. Thirty- eight % of Indian children have stunting and 35.7% have low weight for age. Out of these 7.4% of under-5 children suffer from severe acute malnutrition (SAM). Government of India and many other Non- governmental organisations (NGOs) are working towards eliminating malnutrition. This is being done by establishment of various nutritional rehabilitation centres and malnutrition treatment centres. However, in order to achieve the goals and lead to widespread coverage, community participation is a crucial step. Malnutrition is usually an incidental finding when any care giver seeks medical care for the child due to some illness.

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Published

2021-05-25

How to Cite

., S., & ., A. (2021). Are ready to use therapeutic foods a solution for management of child undernutrition in India. International Journal Of Community Medicine And Public Health, 8(6), 3191–3192. https://doi.org/10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20212032

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