Experts urge India to teach nutrition in schools

India faces a serious health paradox known as the double burden of malnutrition.

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While many children suffer from undernutrition and anemia, there is a simultaneous, rapid rise in childhood obesity.

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Currently, nutrition topics are often buried in elective courses like Home Science, which fails to equip students with essential life skills.

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Although initiatives like the Eat Right School Programme and the Midday Meal Scheme exist, they are not a replacement for a standardized, academic curriculum.

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With projections suggesting India could have over 27 million obese children by 2030, integrating nutrition into daily learning is no longer optional.

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What is the 'double burden of malnutrition' mentioned in the article?

The coexistence of undernutrition alongside rising obesity rates.

The increase in student tuition costs and school supply expenses.

The pressure of academic testing and extracurricular sports demands.

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The coexistence of undernutrition alongside rising obesity rates.

Why do experts want nutrition taught as a core subject?

To ensure students can cook professional meals for large events.

To equip children with life skills like label reading and portion management.

To help schools increase their enrollment numbers significantly.

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To equip children with life skills like label reading and portion management.

How can children act as 'change agents' according to the text?

By becoming professional nutritionists after graduation.

By bringing healthy habits home and influencing family dietary choices.

By working in local government to change food laws.

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By bringing healthy habits home and influencing family dietary choices.

What is a limitation of current nutrition initiatives like the Midday Meal Scheme?

They are logistical delivery programs rather than formal education.

They focus exclusively on teaching chemistry rather than food.

They lack the necessary funding to provide food to students.

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They are logistical delivery programs rather than formal education.

What is the predicted outcome for India by 2030 if trends continue?

A reduction in the number of schools requiring meal programs.

An end to all nutritional deficiencies across the country.

India could have over 27 million obese children.

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India could have over 27 million obese children.

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