What is your score on the Protein Report Card?

Celebrating the National Nutrition Month Right to Protein a nationwide public health awareness initiative launched Protein Report Card for Indian citizens to selfassess and improve their nutritional intakeThis Protein Report Card is designed to help people understand if their protein consumption is adequate or requires immediate intervention People looking to receive their own Protein Report Card this nutrition month can logon to the freely available ProteinOMeter Protein calculator tool and access their customised Protein Report CardThe launch of the programme is a direct result of Prime Minister Narendra Modis recommendations of introducing nutrition cards to increase awareness in India The Prime Minister had shared this recommendation August 30 2020 keeping in mind the importance of focusing on quality and nutritious food intake along with increasing awareness regarding this topic in the country especially among the younger generation and studentsThis is a step to address the gap of selfassessment and awareness The Report Card can be generated by visiting the online site wherein alongside a detailed breakup of protein consumed it will also recommend proteinrich whole foods that can be included in your daily diet to eliminate any gaps in protein consumptionNutritionist Nmami Agarwal asserted that the focus on nutrition must be instilled early on in life starting interventions in schools and at home and catalyzed by government efforts An asset like the Protein Report Card is a significant tool that citizens may use to take charge of their health and wellbeing which is now more critical than it has ever been It is important to increase awareness about quality food intake and embedding this value into the countrys education curriculum as a starting point towards nutrition security for Indias future generationsStarting National Nutrition Month this year the Protein Report Card will continue to reiterate the importance of focusing on monitoring our food intake and making better food choices for overall better nutrition especially among the growing generation of India said Dr Suresh Itapu Nutraceutical Expert Director NutriTech India Supporter of the Right To Protein initiativeIt will help Indians monitor their protein intake and help focus on nutritious food consumption from time to time considering the fact that although protein awareness exists among citizens there is low knowledge of protein sources which is causing poor protein consumption in Indian households Indias Protein Paradox Study 2020 This study also draws attention to the responsibility of educational institutions in creating awareness among students and parents about adequate protein consumptionDr Itapu added Such recommendations from Indias Protein Paradox study are key pillars of building a general understanding and awareness about adequate protein consumption and complete nutrition in IndiaThe Report Card can be generated by visiting wwwrighttoproteincomCatch up on all the latest Crime National International and Hatke news here Also download the new midday Android and iOS apps to get latest updates MidDay is now on Telegram Click here to join our channel middayinfomedialtd and stay updated with the latest newsThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever