National Nutrition Week (NNW) is observed annually from September 1 to September 7. This time is dedicated to raising awareness about the vital role of nutrition in maintaining overall health and well-being. This week-long observance, organized by the Ministry of Women and Child Development (MWCD) in collaboration with the Food and Nutrition Board (FNB), encourages healthy eating habits and highlights the profound impact of nutrition on health. It also celebrates the rich diversity of food cultures across the country. As we celebrate National Nutrition Week 2024, let’s explore its history, significance and some tips for healthy eating.
The theme for National Nutrition Week 2024 is ‘Nutritious Diets for Everyone.’ The theme supports the United Nations’ goals for sustainable development.
1. “He who has health has hope, and he who has hope has everything."- Thomas Carlyle
2.“Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food."- Hippocrates
3. “To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear."- Buddha
4. “A vigorous five-mile walk will do more good for an unhappy but otherwise healthy adult than all the medicine and psychology in the world."- Paul Dudley White
5.“Eating healthy food fills your body with energy and nutrients. Imagine your cells smiling back at you and saying: ‘Thank you!’"-Karen Salmansohn
6. “Healthy eating isn’t about counting fat grams, dieting, cleanses and antioxidants; it’s about eating food untouched from the way we find it in nature in a balanced way."- Pooja Mottl
7.“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."- Lao Tzu
8. “To ensure good health: eat lightly, breathe deeply, live moderately, cultivate cheerfulness and maintain an interest in life."- William Londen
9. “Exercise is king.Nutrition is queen. Put them together and you’ve got a kingdom." -Jack LaLanne
10. “Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are good investments."- Bethenny Frankel
National Nutrition Week, which originated in the US in March 1973, was initiated by the American Dietetic Association (now the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics). This week was designed to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition education and the role of dietitians, highlighting the benefits of a balanced diet and the dangers of poor nutritional choices. By 1980, this observance expanded into a month-long event due to its positive impact.
In India, National Nutrition Week was first celebrated in 1982, introduced by the Central Government to address malnutrition and promote balanced diets. Since then, it has become a key public health initiative aimed at improving nutrition, especially among vulnerable groups, and encouraging a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.
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This week-long event provides a platform to highlight the importance of nutrition and educate the public—particularly women and children—about the benefits of a balanced diet. It focuses on promoting good health, preventing malnutrition and reducing the risk of various diseases.
Additionally, it aims to empower individuals with nutritional knowledge, enabling them to make informed dietary choices for themselves and their families.
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