By Admin 
Malnutrition remains a major challenge in India. India is a country where there is no shortage of people fond of food, but it is worth noting that our body is getting plenty of nutrition or not. Many children under the age of five are malnourished in India, which is a matter of concern. Let us know how many such children are there.
What do data say
Actually, according to one data, 16 percent of children in India are malnourished. Especially about 3 crore children under the age of 5 are malnourished. This is a problem that not only affects the health of children, but also the future of the country. At the same time, 37.07 percent of the children registered till June 2025 are suffering from nattapan. 19.3 percent of the children whose weight is less according to the height. Apart from this, according to the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019-21), 35.5% of children under the age of 5 are dwarf in India, that is, the length is short according to their age. 32.1% of children are underweight, and 7.7% of children suffer from Westing.
What to do to protect children from malnutrition?
Balanced and nutritious diet
The first step to protect children from malnutrition is a balanced diet for them. For 6 months, children should be given only mother’s milk, because it is the most nutritious and complete diet for them. After 6 months, start a supplementary diet, including lentils, rice, green vegetables, fruits, and protein -rich foods such as milk, eggs and peanuts.
Focus on cleanliness
A major cause of malnutrition is diarrhea and other diseases, which are caused by dirt and contaminated water. Children should be given clean water and boiled water. It is necessary to wash hands before cooking and feeding.
Regular health check -up and vaccination
Malnutrition can be detected in the initial stage by regular health check -up of children. Children’s weight, length and health check -up are done for free at Anganwadi centers and primary health centers. Also, get vaccinated at the right time which protect children from diseases.
Awareness and education
Awareness is very important to fight malnutrition. It is very important for parents to be aware of nutrition, hygiene and development of children. Anganwadi and health workers are working in this direction in rural areas.
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