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India.com
4 days ago
- Health
- India.com
PM Modi's Independence Day Message: Cut Oil, Fight Obesity, And Build A Healthier India
New Delhi: In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong public health advisory, urging citizens to guard against the growing crisis of obesity. 'We must stay away from becoming fat...,' he said, calling for a nationwide shift in lifestyle and dietary habits. PM Modi emphasised that obesity is emerging as a serious health challenge across India, driven by sedentary routines and excessive consumption of cooking oil. Use 10% Less Cooking Oil 'Families should decide to use 10 per cent less cooking oil,' he urged, linking personal choices to national well-being. His remarks align with the government's broader anti-obesity campaign, which includes initiatives like Fit India, POSHAN Abhiyaan, and Eat Right India. The Prime Minister also spotlighted the transformative role of sports in shaping a healthier and more confident generation. Parents Are Encouraging Children To Play 'There was a time when parents didn't like children to play. Now they encourage it. This is a good sign,' he said. PM Modi credited the Khelo India policy for nurturing grassroots talent and building a robust sports ecosystem. ALSO READ | Happy Independence Day 2025: Right Way To Handle Paper Flags After Celebrations Develop A Complete Ecosystem Of Sports 'We want to develop a complete ecosystem of sports and make it reach children in remote areas,' he added. In a significant development push, PM Modi announced that thousands of crores worth of projects have been launched for the upliftment of eastern India. 'We want to give priority to the backward areas. There should be development in every sphere of life,' he said, reaffirming the government's commitment to inclusive growth. The Prime Minister's address blended health, development, and cultural transformation, urging citizens to adopt healthier habits while celebrating the nation's progress. His call to reduce oil consumption and promote physical activity reflects a shift toward preventive healthcare and behavioural change. As India marks its 79th year of independence, PM Modi's message was clear: true freedom lies not just in political sovereignty but in personal responsibility, equitable development, and a healthier future for all. ALSO READ | PM Modi's Independence Day Turban Tradition: This Year's Orange Safa And Its Powerful Meaning
Hans India
4 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
PM Modi warns against rising obesity, highlights the need to adopt healthier lifestyles
In his Independence Day address from the Red Fort, Prime Minister Narendra Modi issued a strong public health advisory, urging citizens to guard against the growing crisis of obesity. 'We must stay away from becoming fat...,' he said, calling for a nationwide shift in lifestyle and dietary habits. PM Modi emphasised that obesity is emerging as a serious health challenge across India, driven by sedentary routines and excessive consumption of cooking oil. 'Families should decide to use 10 per cent less cooking oil,' he urged, linking personal choices to national well-being. His remarks align with the government's broader anti-obesity campaign, which includes initiatives like Fit India, POSHAN Abhiyaan, and Eat Right India. The Prime Minister also spotlighted the transformative role of sports in shaping a healthier and more confident generation. 'There was a time when parents didn't like children to play. Now they encourage it. This is a good sign,' he said. PM Modi credited the Khelo India policy for nurturing grassroots talent and building a robust sports ecosystem. 'We want to develop a complete ecosystem of sports and make it reach children in remote areas,' he added. In a significant development push, PM Modi announced that thousands of crores worth of projects have been launched for the upliftment of eastern India. 'We want to give priority to the backward areas. There should be development in every sphere of life,' he said, reaffirming the government's commitment to inclusive growth. The Prime Minister's address blended health, development, and cultural transformation, urging citizens to adopt healthier habits while celebrating the nation's progress. His call to reduce oil consumption and promote physical activity reflects a shift toward preventive healthcare and behavioural change. As India marks its 79th year of independence, PM Modi's message was clear: true freedom lies not just in political sovereignty but in personal responsibility, equitable development, and a healthier future for all.
India Today
30-07-2025
- Health
- India Today
Iron-rich foods you should eat daily, says Health Ministry
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, iron deficiency remains one of the leading nutritional concerns in India, particularly affecting women, children, and adolescents. The government, through its POSHAN Abhiyaan initiative, actively promotes awareness of easily available dietary sources of iron to combat anaemia and related health issues.A balanced intake of iron-rich foods, especially those from plant-based sources, can significantly enhance overall energy levels, immune response, and oxygen circulation throughout the body. What's more, these foods don't have to be exotic or expensive. Many are everyday items already found in Indian households, like raisins, dry dates, tamarind, and oil seeds. When paired with Vitamin C-rich foods and consumed at a mindful time, these simple additions can go a long way in ensuring iron absorption and preventing explore the foods recommended by the Ministry that naturally boost iron levels and how to make the most of them in your daily diet. Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional disorders in India, leading to fatigue, reduced immunity, and anaemia, especially amongst women and children. Thankfully, your kitchen holds simple, natural solutions. Dry fruits, seeds, and a few tangy additions can power up your iron intake if consumed the right IRON-RICH FOODS RECOMMENDED BY THE MINISTRY According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and POSHAN Abhiyaan, these plant-based foods are excellent sources of ironRaisins dry black (Munakka/Kali Kishmish) – Small but mighty, these are easily available and can be eaten as a snack or added to dates (Chhuhara), Figs, and Sesame Seeds – These foods combine iron and fibre, ideal for sustained pulp (Imli) – Commonly used in Indian cuisine, it adds flavour and iron to your seeds white (White Til) – Often sprinkled on rotis or mixed with jaggery for a traditional seeds (Surajmukhi ke Beej) – A crunchy option to toss into salads or eat on their TO BOOST IRON ABSORPTION Not all the iron you consume gets absorbed, but smart pairings can helpPair Iron With Vitamin C: Add oranges, lemons, amla, or tomatoes to your meals. Vitamin C increases iron absorption Tea or Milk Right After Meals: Tannins in tea and calcium in milk interfere with iron absorption. Wait for at least an hour before consuming THIS MATTERSIron plays a crucial role in making haemoglobin, which carries oxygen in your blood. Low iron levels lead to weakness, pale skin, hair loss, and poor concentration. In children and adolescents, it can affect cognitive TIPS FOR DAILY IRON INTAKEadvertisementAdd a few black raisins to your on dry dates or fig energy tamarind pulp in dals and sesame and sunflower seeds into homemade laddoos or smoothies.A balanced diet doesn't need to be complicated. With easily accessible foods like dried fruits and seeds, and small tweaks like adding lemon juice to your meals, you can naturally enhance your iron levels and support better health one bite at a time.- Ends
The Hindu
26-06-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
National Analytical Facility for Nutrition and Metabolism Research inaugurated
The National Analytical Facility for Nutrition and Metabolism Research at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad (TIFRH), was inaugurated by the Chairman-Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) and Secretary-Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) in Hyderabad on Monday. The new facility has been established under the ambit of TIFR/ARUMDA (Advanced Research Unit on Metabolism, Development, and Aging), a first-of-its-kind multidisciplinary research centre dedicated to cutting-edge research in metabolism, nutrition, and aging. This pioneering hub bridges basic science and clinical research, uniting biologists, physicians, and public health experts to address India's most pressing health challenges - anaemia, obesity, diabetes, and double-burden malnutrition, informed ARUMDA principal investigator and coordinator Ullas Kolthur. The unit is considered to be the first multi-disciplinary dedicated research unit in the country to address metabolic/life-style diseases by bridging basic biology, epidemiology, community health and clinical research, he said. The main theme is to address genetic, dietary and geographical diversities, which along with socio-economic disparities and rapidly changing lifestyles, are leading to an explosive rise in the incidence of metabolic syndromes and age-associated diseases, explained Dr. Kolthur, also Director of Centre for DNA Fingerprinting and Diagnostics (CDFD), here in the city. The facility is equipped with advanced technologies to support both clinical and pre-clinical studies for anaemia research and micronutrient deficiencies/supplementation, obesity and metabolic disorders via body composition analysis and measuring energy expenditure; diabetes and metabolic health using high-resolution metabolomics, targeted metabolomics, and metallomics, double-burden malnutrition (coexisting undernutrition and obesity) etc. It will also be supporting national health programs like Anaemia 'Mukt Bharat' – enhancing strategies to combat iron deficiency; 'POSHAN Abhiyaan' – tackling malnutrition through precision nutrition research and 'Ayushman Bharat' – strengthening preventive and metabolic healthcare. Besides, the facility is also being utilised to serve an ICMR centre of advanced research on 'Normative Baseline for Childhood Development in India,' and the technologies are used for setting standards for early-life metabolic health and growth trajectories, he said. 'TIFRH mandates that fundamental research should benefit applications to socially relevant issues with Arumda being a prime example', said Centre director M. Krishnamurthy. 'With this facility, Indian researchers will gain a comprehensive understanding of metabolic health, further fuel efforts in implementing informed dietary interventions and aid in alleviating malnutrition in the country,' added ARUMDA principal investigator & coordinator Mahendra Sonawane.
India Gazette
24-06-2025
- Health
- India Gazette
Over 17,000 nutrition kits distributed in Mandi: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut on Poshan Abhiyaan
Kullu (Himachal Pradesh) [India], June 25 (ANI): BJP MP from Mandi and actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut distributed nutrition kits under the Poshan Abhiyaan in Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh, on Tuesday. The initiative aims to combat malnutrition and promote healthy dietary practices among women and children. Speaking on the occasion, Kangana Ranaut said, 'This effort is aimed at empowering women by providing essential nutrients. Each kit, designed for three months, contains various types of nutrients, and we have urged everyone to incorporate them into their daily diet. Over 17,000 kits are being distributed here.' Highlighting the issue of malnutrition, she added, 'Malnutrition remains a significant challenge, primarily due to a lack of awareness.' Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the unique initiative, POSHAN Abhiyaan (erstwhile National Nutrition Mission), on the occasion of International Women's Day on March 8, 2018, from Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan. The POSHAN (Prime Minister's Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition) Abhiyaan directs the country's attention towards the problem of malnutrition and aims to address it in a mission-mode. POSHAN Abhiyaan is India's flagship programme to improve nutritional outcomes for children, adolescent girls, pregnant women, and lactating mothers. This ambitious program aims to combat malnutrition with a specific focus on reducing the alarming prevalence of stunting among young children aged 0 to 6 years. The goal is to decrease the current stunting rate of 38.4 per cent to a more acceptable 25 per cent by the year 2022, ensuring a healthier future for the nation's youngest and most at-risk populations. The POSHAN Abhiyaan aims to improve the nutritional status of children aged 0 to 6 years, as well as pregnant women and lactating mothers, within a specified timeframe. Actor-turned-politician Kangana Ranaut, who registered her first victory on a BJP ticket from Mandi in Himachal Pradesh, took oath as a member of Parliament in 2024. She defeated Congress candidate Vikramaditya Singh in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. (ANI)
