Public Nutrition and Health
CBSE · Class 12 · Home Science
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Public nutrition focuses on preventing nutrition-related health problems at the population level through organized community action. Unlike individual nutrition counseling, it addresses malnutrition affecting large groups through government policies and multidisciplinary approaches. India faces a 'd
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The field concerned with promotion
The field concerned with promotion of good health through prevention of nutrition-related illnesses in populations using large-scale, organized, multi
The coexistence of both undernutrition (stunting
The coexistence of both undernutrition (stunting, wasting, micronutrient deficiencies) and overnutrition (overweight, obesity, lifestyle diseases) wit
Malnutrition caused by inadequate intake
Malnutrition caused by inadequate intake of macronutrients (energy and protein) relative to requirements. Includes marasmus (energy deficiency) and kw
Deficiencies in vitamins and minerals despite
Deficiencies in vitamins and minerals despite adequate caloric intake. Major concerns include iron-deficiency anemia, vitamin A deficiency (leading to
Food
Food-based strategies use dietary diversification, fortification, and nutrition education to prevent deficiencies sustainably. Nutrient-based approach
Learning Objectives
- Understand the significance and scope of public nutrition in addressing population-level health issues
- Identify major nutritional problems of public health significance in India including PEM, anemia, vitamin A deficiency, and iodine deficiency disorders
- Analyze government programmes like ICDS, POSHAN Abhiyaan, and nutrient supplementation schemes
- Describe roles and functions of public health nutritionists in community settings
- Explain career opportunities and required skills in public health nutrition field
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- NCERT Official — ncert.nic.in
- CBSE Academic — cbseacademic.nic.in
- CBSE Official — cbse.gov.in
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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