{"id":66293,"date":"2024-04-20T09:53:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:53:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=66293"},"modified":"2024-04-20T09:53:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-20T09:53:18","slug":"the-poshan-abhiyan-focuses-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/the-poshan-abhiyan-focuses-on\/","title":{"rendered":"The &#8216;Poshan Abhiyan&#8217; focuses on:"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Improving maternal and child nutrition&#8221; option2=&#8221;Promoting healthy diets&#8221; option3=&#8221;Preventing micronutrient deficiencies&#8221; option4=&#8221;All of the above&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: All of the above.<\/p>\n<p>The Poshan Abhiyan is a national nutrition mission launched by the Government of India in 2018. The mission aims to improve the nutritional status of women and children in India by focusing on improving maternal and child nutrition, promoting healthy diets, and preventing micronutrient deficiencies.<\/p>\n<p>The mission has four key pillars:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Improving the nutritional status of pregnant women and lactating mothers<\/li>\n<li>Improving the nutritional status of children under the age of five<\/li>\n<li>Promoting healthy diets and nutrition education<\/li>\n<li>Preventing micronutrient deficiencies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The mission is being implemented through a multi-pronged approach that includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Providing cash transfers to pregnant women and lactating mothers<\/li>\n<li>Providing food supplements to children under the age of five<\/li>\n<li>Promoting breastfeeding and complementary feeding<\/li>\n<li>Providing nutrition education to mothers and caregivers<\/li>\n<li>Strengthening the public health system to deliver nutrition services<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The Poshan Abhiyan is a major step forward in the fight against malnutrition in India. The mission has the potential to improve the lives of millions of women and children across the country.<\/p>\n<p>Improving maternal and child nutrition is essential for the development of a country. Malnutrition can lead to a number of health problems, including stunting, wasting, and micronutrient deficiencies. These problems can have a lifelong impact on a child&#8217;s health and development.<\/p>\n<p>Promoting healthy diets is another important goal of the Poshan Abhiyan. A healthy diet is essential for good health and well-being. A healthy diet includes a variety of foods from all food groups, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein, and low-fat dairy products.<\/p>\n<p>Preventing micronutrient deficiencies is also a key focus of the Poshan Abhiyan. Micronutrient deficiencies can lead to a number of health problems, including anemia, blindness, and impaired cognitive development. Micronutrient deficiencies can be prevented by eating a balanced diet and taking supplements if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>The Poshan Abhiyan is a comprehensive and ambitious program that has the potential to make a significant impact on the nutritional status of women and children in India. 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