TThiruvananthapuram : The National Poshan Abhiyaan (Nutrition Mission) was inaugurated at Chappath Sarathi Tuition Centre. Inaugurating the programme, Dr. Premkumar Thampi stated that ensuring all essential nutrients required for the proper growth and development of children is crucial for their survival and health. He pointed out that the choice of proper nutrition significantly influences overall health and contributes to a longer life. A balanced diet provides the body with the necessary energy, proteins, vitamins, and minerals to maintain health. He added that a combination of diverse foods such as fruits, vegetables, grains, pulses, eggs, milk, meat, and fish not only enhances immunity but also reduces the chances of chronic diseases. Adequate nutrition is indispensable for the physical and mental development of children, he emphasized.
Around sixty participants, including students and parents, attended the class. Dr. Sudheep, Sevabharathi District Organizational Secretary Shri Vinukumar, District Secretary Vellanad Anilkumar, and teachers Prabhat Chand, Sajitha Ratnakaran, Sharanya, and Tina Roy addressed the gathering.