National Nutrition Week 2026: Check these 5 important facts
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National Nutrition Week
National Nutrition Week is observed in India from September 1 to 7 to highlight the importance of a balanced diet, and nutrition, along with healthy lifestyle
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Origin of the day
The day was launched in India in 1982 by the Food and Nutrition Board, under the Ministry of Women and Child Development, and has been marked every year since
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Why is nutrition important?
Nutrition is important for the proper functioning of the body largely with the help of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals, and water
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Difference between India and the world
Indian diets are known to be higher in carbohydrates and lesser in proteins, as they receive a majority of their daily calories from different types of grains
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Ideal Indian diet
Ideal Indian diet is a mix of cereals and millets, vegetables and pulses, but not without milk and curd, and add fruits, nuts and seeds to it with fats
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