33rd National nutrition week observed
Source: The Sangai Express
Thoubal, September 06 2014 :
The 33rd National Nutrition Week, organised by CDPO/ICDS project, Thoubal under the theme 'Poshak Aahar Desh Ka Aadhar' was observed today at Bor Keina mandap, Thoubal Bazar.
W Jotin, Ward no.8 member, Thoubal Municipal Council, T Anita Devi, Child Development project officer, ICDS Thoubal, Child development staff and Anganwadi workers attended the nutrition week observation function.
Resource persons ICDS project supervisor, Thoubal Y Nalini, Supervisor M Manishang, Supervisor W Devajani and Anganwadi worker N Kalpana elaborated on the topics of carbohydrates and protiens, fat, vitamins and minerals and healthy diet respectively.
Speaking on the occasion, ICDS project Thoubal Child Development Project Officer, T Anita expressed that the 'Poshak Aahar Desh Ka Aadhar' project under the Government of India has been a huge success in Manipur.
Compared to other States, she added, Manipur has the lowest child mortality rate recorded.