GK and monthly revision

ICMR recommends healthier food environments & improvised diet for children and adolescents

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and the National Institute of Nutrition have launched a policy document titled 'Priority Policy Actions to Promote Healthier Diets and Food Environments for Children and Adolescents in India'. This initiative is crucial as it addresses the growing concern over dietary habits among the youth, aiming to improve health outcomes in a demographic that is increasingly vulnerable to lifestyle diseases. The recommendations are evidence-based and seek to foster healthier food environments, which is significant for public health policy and nutrition education.