Debosmita Ghosh • 02 Sep 2024
National Nutrition Week 2024: Check Date, Theme, History And Significance Of The Week
Date, Theme, History And Significance Of The National Nutrition Week
National Nutrition Week (NNW) aims to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition and how a nutritious diet helps to improve overall health and well-being. When you eat a healthy diet, it also helps to cultivate a healthy habit which in turn keeps you healthy. It is very important to eat healthy and nutritious food because it is the only way your body gets the required nutrients. If your body doesn’t get the required nutrients, it will not be able to function properly which eventually affects your overall health. Therefore, a healthy and nutritious diet is extremely important.
National Nutrition Week Date and Theme
National Nutrition Week is observed every year from September 1 to September 7. The theme of the week this year is ‘Nutritious Diets for Everyone.’ and this aligns with the United Nations’ goals for sustainable development.
National Nutrition Week History
NNW was initiated by the central government in India in 1982 with the aim of reducing malnutrition in the country. The week has since been observed every year to highlight the importance of a healthy and nutritious diet for people of all ages.
National Nutrition Week Significance
National Nutrition Week aims to educate people about the benefits of a balanced diet, the prevention of malnutrition, and the importance of making informed food choices. The week also aims to raise awareness of nutritional deficiencies, promote healthy eating habits and encourage people to consume locally available and nutritious foods. National Nutrition Week plays an important role in promoting a healthy society and reducing diet-related diseases.
5 Essential Food Groups To Include In Everyday Diet
Here, take a look at the 5 essential food groups that you should include in your everyday diet, according to the Eatwell Guide.
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Potatoes, Bread, Rice, Pasta and Other Starchy Carbohydrates
- Beans, Pulses, Fsh, Eggs, Meat and Other Proteins
- Dairy and Alternatives
- Oils and Spreads.
- Fruits and Vegetables: Make sure that you eat atleast five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. They give you essential vitamins, minerals and fibre that prevent diseases and lower cholesterol, keep the bowel healthy and help in digestion.
- Starchy Foods: These are a good source of energy and give you fibre, calcium, iron and vitamins.
- Proteins: Proteins like pulses, lentils, animal protein, fish and other vegetable proteins give you fibre, vitamins and minerals along with protein. Oil-rich fishes have Omega-3 and Omega-6 present in them which also helps to improve heart health.
- Dairy: Dairy and dairy alternatives give you protein and vitamins, They also have calcium which helps to keep your bones healthy and strong. You can also choose semi-skimmed, skimmed and 1% fat milk as all of these have less fat than full-fat milk, however, they give you the necessary protein, vitamins and calcium.
- Oils: Fats are important for your health but not too much. You can consume plant-based oils that are rich in unsaturated fat which helps to reduce cholesterol levels and lower the risk of heart disease. You can also choose low-fat unsaturated spreads that are a good alternative to butter.
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