Authors : Bonde S.W.
Page Nos : 192-195
Description :
Malnutrition is a very serious problem not only found in India but in world. In fact various
schemes have been launched by the government to get rid off this problem. Som
e organizations like
UNICEF, FAO, WHO and NGO's are working in India. "Malnutrition is a condition which occurs when
there is a deficiency of certain vital nutrients in a person's diet". The present study deals with the study of
malnutrition among the Anga
nwadi students in the rural area of Ashti Taluka, Dist. Wardha (M.S.) 50
children from Anganwadi in Ashti taluka were chosen for information collection. The present investigation
shows that about 74% children regularly attend Anganwadi still they are facin
g the problem of
malnutrition due to poverty, unhealthy family environments, illiteracy of parents, lack of medical aid,
uncleanliness, superstition etc. Therefore, it is very necessary to implement various government schemes
effectively and successfully b
y various departments to bring malnutrition under control.
