National Nutrition Week 2024: Nutrition is very vital part of our life, a human body needs nutrition to function and stay healthy. It is also crucial for the human body’s development and without nutrition, people will die.
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Following a better nutrition diet will improve the health of children, build a strong immune system, also lower the chance of noncommunicable diseases like diabetes and heart disease.
National Nutrition Week 2024 Date
However, to spread awareness among people about the importance of following a nutrition diet, every year from September 1st to 7th, people celebrate National Nutrition Week (NNW) in India.
National Nutrition Week History
In 1975, the American Dietetic Association currently known as the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics announced the National Nutrition Week.
This day was introduced to spread awareness among people about how important it is to eat nutritious foods and stay fit to live a healthy life.
Several people appreciated the idea which made the celebration extend to a whole month in 1980. However, the celebration of National Nutrition Week first began in India in 1982 to urge, inform, and teach people to follow a healthy diet and promote a healthy lifestyle.
Significance of National Nutrition Week
This day was created to educate people about the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle and eating well. The Food and Nutrition Board, which is part of the Ministry of Women and Child Development of the Indian Government plans a week-long celebration every year to promote this important day.
This day spread the idea that a healthy diet is very important for optimal human growth and physiological function. On this day, the government also organizes several programs and seminars to spread awareness significance of healthy nutrition, complete nutrition, and living a healthy life.
National Nutrition Week FAQs
Q1: What is the theme for this year’s National Nutrition Week 2024?
As per the sources, the theme for National Nutrition Week 2024 is “Sustainable Food Innovations” which signifies sustainability as the aspect to focus and Innovations refer to reducing the impact of the environment on food production. However, the theme hasn’t been officially announced yet.
Q2: Why is National Nutrition Week observed?
National Nutrition Week is observed to educate and spread awareness among people about the benefits of nutrition and eating nutritious foods.
Q3: Who is the father of nutrition?
Antoine Lavoisier who was a French chemist is known as the father of nutrition. He was the one who first discovered metabolism in 1770.
