Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, October 21 2008:
The Global Iodine Deficiency Disorders Prevention Day 2008 was observed under the joint aegis of the Community Food and Nutrition Extension Unit, Chingamathak and the Manipur Public School in the latter's compound at Koirengei today.
The function was attended by Education Minister L Jayantakumar, Education Commissioner Shambhu Singh and Principal of Manipur Public School B Santoshkumar as chief guest, president and guest of honour respectively.
At the function, Assistant Technical Advisor of the Food and Nutrition Extension Unit Dr S Premi spoke on the diseases caused by deficiency of iodine and the optimum quantity of iodine required by human body.
The function also featured an exhibition based on food and nutrition.