On Thursday, the TELANGANY government launched a system of providing nutrients made from peanuts and millet to deal with anemia among adolescent girls (14-18 years).
Each rod consists of 600 calories, 18-20 grams of protein and necessary micronutrients.
Anemia can result in weakness, reduced physical and mental capacity, mother mortality, increased morbidity to infectious diseases, perinatal mortality, premature birth, low birth weight and (in children) disrupted cognitive performance, motor development and scholastic success, according to NFH report) -5.
The Minister for Children and Children of Danasari Anasuya has launched the BHUPALLY districts, where there are more cases of anemia.
This program was designed after consultation with the National Nutrition Institute (NIN). It would benefit 50 269 girls: 23 399 in Bhadradri Kothagudem, 18.230 in Asifabad and 8 640 in Jayashankar Bhupalapally. Depending on the feedback, it would spread to other districts.
Each would be given two packages without free packages and each packet will have 15 nutritional bars.
“Anemia is a condition that is characterized by low blood hemoglobin levels. It is estimated that iron deficiency is responsible for approximately half of all anemia globally, but anemia may also be caused by the report of malaria and other helminths, other nutritional deficiencies, chronic infections and genetic conditions.”
Prevalence in Telangana
According to the report, 58% of women in Telangana have anemia. It was particularly high in rural women, women aged 15–19 and planned women tribes. More than two-thirds (70%) of children aged 6-59 months are anemic.
Some parents consult dietologists with a complaint that although iron -rich food has been given, the mineral is insufficient in their children. Dietology Shubhangi Surana, founder of Rainbow Nutrition Clinic in Secunderabad, said what people play with food play a role in iron absorption.
“To integrate vitamin C while eating iron
Alitha Chiluri, a dietitian and nutritionist, said coffee and milk with milk contain toxins that bind with iron in the diet and make it unavailable for absorption. “They need to be avoided at least an hour before, during or immediately after a meal,” she said.
Mrs. Shaubhangi Surana said calcium (for bone development), vitamin D, vitamin B12, iodine, thread, are other nutritional requirements for girls in the age group.
In order to achieve optimal growth, bone, muscle mass and overall good health without any deficiency of vitamin and minerals and improved adolescents of longevity must consume food that is rich in calcium, such as millet (ragi), green leafy vegetables such as amaranth, sesama seeds, milk and dairy products.
Published – May 29, 2025 20:58
