Q21. Which of the following nutrition strategies and interventions are included in POSHAN Abhiyan?

1. Supplementary nutrition

2. Food fortification

3. Dietary diversification

4. Maternal health

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(a) Only 1, 2 and 3

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(b) Only 2, 3 and 4

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(d) All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is D
(d) All of the above

POSHAN Abhiyaan was launched by the Prime Minister recently in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. The abhiyan may include the following nutrition strategies and interventions

1. Supplementary nutrition,

2. IYCF (Infant and Young Child Feeding) immunization,

3. Food fortification,

4. Adolescent nutrition,

5. Dietary diversification

6. Maternal health

Behavior change communication is the key component of POSHAN Abhiyaan for converting it into Jan Andolan (People’s movement).The Executive Committee is the Apex body for all Nutrition related activities under the POSHAN Abhiyaan. National Council on India’s nutritional challenges under chairmanship of Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog, has been set up under the POSHAN Abhiyaan.

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Q21. Which of the following nutrition strategies and interventions are included in POSHAN Abhiyan? 1. Supplementary nutrition 2. Food fortification 3. Dietary diversification 4. Maternal health Select the correct answer from the given code.

Q21. Which of the following nutrition strategies and interventions are included in POSHAN Abhiyan?

1. Supplementary nutrition

2. Food fortification

3. Dietary diversification

4. Maternal health

Select the correct answer from the given code.