\r\nTo mark National Nutrition Week, awareness programme regarding proper nutrition among pregnant ladies, lactating mothers and growing children was conducted in different villages of Nyoma block from September 1 to 7.\r\n

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\r\nThe awareness programme was conducted by Krishi Vigyan Kendra, SKUAST-K, Nyoma in Nidder, Nyoma, Kesar, Mudh, Rongo, Puga and Tibetan Refugees Camp, Sumdo.\r\n

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\r\nAddressing the gathering on a concluding day, Dr. Anwar Hussain briefed about the importance of balanced diet for proper body growth and development, body maintenance, reproduction and immune system.\r\n

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\r\nHe stressed on the consumption of fibre rich foods such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains for prevention and/or management of various chronic diseases such as diabetes, cancer, hypertension, obesity, heart-related problems as well as deficiency diseases such as anaemia and scurvy.\r\n

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\r\nPreparation of local organic delicacies such as Khambir burger, mung bean sprouts, apple chat and buckwheat/dao pakoda was demonstrated and served among the trainees.\r\n

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