Persisting Undernutrition in India: Causes, Consequences and Possible Solutions
Author:   Nira Ramachandran
Publisher:   Springer, India, Private Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
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9788132229308


Pages:   241
Publication Date:   03 September 2016
Format:   Paperback
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Author:   Nira Ramachandran
Publisher:   Springer, India, Private Ltd
Imprint:   Springer, India, Private Ltd
Edition:   Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2014
Dimensions:   Width: 15.50cm , Height: 1.40cm , Length: 23.50cm
Weight:   4.161kg
ISBN:  

9788132229308


ISBN 10:   8132229304
Pages:   241
Publication Date:   03 September 2016
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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PART I: INTRODUCTION.- The Background.- Changing Calorie Consumption and Dietary Patterns.- PART II: ISSUES AND CONCERNS.- Does Gender still Determine Nutrition Status.- The Costs of Persisting Adult Under nutrition.- Why Child Under nutrition Persists in India.- Exploring Child Under nutrition Further: Best and Worst Case Scenarios.- The Additional Burden of Anaemia.- Do Nutrition Interventions Work in the Field? Reality Check.- Factoring in Climate Change.- PART III: IN SEARCH OF SOLUTIONS.- A Family Based Approach to Nutrition.- Making the ICDS Effective.- Lessons from International Experience.- PART IV: CONCLUSIONS.- Fast Tracking Nutritional Improvements in India.

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It is a text that gives a very clear picture of India's health and nutrition problem, offering at the same time some suggestions to remedy the situation. ... it should be read and consulted by all those who are concerned with health and nutrition of our nation. For students specialising in health and nutrition, the book could be ready reference for the Indian situation. ... A well written good book, highly recommended. (Dr. Jutta Dikshit, Transactions, Vol. 37 (2), 2015)


“It is a text that gives a very clear picture of India’s health and nutrition problem, offering at the same time some suggestions to remedy the situation. … it should be read and consulted by all those who are concerned with health and nutrition of our nation. For students specialising in health and nutrition, the book could be ready reference for the Indian situation. … A well written good book, highly recommended.” (Dr. Jutta Dikshit, Transactions, Vol. 37 (2), 2015)


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Nira Ramachandran is an independent development consultant and Director, Research and Training, Bhoovigyan Vikas Foundation (Earth Care Foundation), New Delhi, India. This book was written during her tenure as Senior Fellow, Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) at the Institute of Economic Growth, New Delhi.

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