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सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य पोषणPublic health nutritionMeaning of publicजन का अर्थकुपोषणMalnutritionProtein-Energy Malnutritionप्रोटीन-ऊर्जा कुपोषण
Card 1सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य पोषण

सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य पोषण क्या है?

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जन स्वास्थ्य पोषण (Public health nutrition) वह क्षेत्र है जो जनसंख्या में पोषण से सम्बन्धित बीमारियों और समस्याओं को रोककर अच्छे स्वास्थ्य को बढ़ावा देने से सम्बन्धित है। इसमें इन समस्याओं को हल करने …

Card 2Public health nutrition

What is public health nutrition?

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Public health nutrition is the field concerned with promoting good health by preventing nutrition-related illnesses and problems in the population. It also includes government policies and programmes …

Card 3Meaning of public

Why is the word public important in public health nutrition?

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The word public shows that the focus is on the community or population, not only on one person. The main aim is to protect and improve nutrition in large groups, especially vulnerable groups, through …

Card 4जन का अर्थ

सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य पोषण में सार्वजनिक शब्द क्यों महत्वपूर्ण है?

Answer

जनता शब्द से पता चलता है कि ध्यान समुदाय या आबादी पर है, न कि केवल एक व्यक्ति पर। मुख्य उद्देश्य संगठित सामाजिक कार्रवाई के माध्यम से बड़े समूहों, विशेष रूप से कमजोर समूहों में पोषण की रक्षा और सुधार …

Card 5कुपोषण

कुपोषण क्या है और यह एक गंभीर सार्वजनिक स्वास्थ्य समस्या क्यों है?

Answer

कुपोषण का अर्थ है अल्पपोषण, अतिपोषण या सूक्ष्म पोषक तत्वों की कमी के कारण खराब पोषण स्थिति। यह गंभीर है क्योंकि यह विकास, प्रतिरक्षा, सीखने, उत्पादकता और जीवन की गुणवत्ता को प्रभावित करता है। यह छोटे …

Card 6Malnutrition

What is malnutrition and why is it a serious public health issue?

Answer

Malnutrition means poor nutritional status due to undernutrition, overnutrition, or micronutrient deficiencies. It is serious because it affects growth, immunity, learning, productivity, and quality o…

Card 7Protein-Energy Malnutrition

What is Protein-Energy Malnutrition (PEM)?

Answer

PEM is a nutritional disorder caused by inadequate intake of energy and protein. It occurs in every society, though it is more common in developing countries. Children are at greatest risk, but it can…

Card 8प्रोटीन-ऊर्जा कुपोषण

प्रोटीन-ऊर्जा कुपोषण (PEM) क्या है?

Answer

PEM एक पोषण संबंधी विकार है जो ऊर्जा और प्रोटीन के अपर्याप्त सेवन के कारण होता है। यह हर समाज में होता है, हालांकि यह विकासशील देशों में अधिक आम है। बच्चे सबसे अधिक जोखिम में हैं, लेकिन यह वयस्कों में…

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What are the important topics in Public Nutrition and Health for CBSE Class 12 Home Science?
Key topics in Public Nutrition and Health include Meaning and Importance of Public Nutrition, Protein-Energy Malnutrition and Anthropometric Terms, Micronutrient Deficiencies and Hidden Hunger, Iron-Deficiency Anaemia. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the CBSE Class 12 board exam.
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There are 72 flashcards for Public Nutrition and Health covering key definitions, facts and ideas. A few sample cards are shown on this page.
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