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National Nutrition Week 2017

Optimal infant and young child feeding practices for better child health.

National Nutrition Week 2017

The National Nutrition Week is an annual nutrition event initiated by Food and Nutrition Board, Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India. It is observed throughout the country from 1st to 7th September every year. The main objective to celebrate nutrition week is to raise awareness on the importance of nutrition for health which has an impact on development, productivity, economic growth and ultimately National development. Theme in 2017 is “Optimal Infant & Young Child Feeding Practices: Better Child Health.”