CURATED BY – BHAGWAN DAS BERAGI | CITYCHIEFNEWS

Shajapur, On the conclusion of Nutrition Month September, a program was organized at the local Gandhi Hall on Monday. During this, a nutrition fair was also organized in which dishes made from take home ration THR were also displayed. The program was chaired by District Panchayat President Hemraj Singh Sisodia. Sisodia, while addressing the program, said that women should pay attention to their own nutrition. Consume only those food items which are rich in nutrients. Children will also remain healthy if women are healthy. Various programs are run by the government for nutritious food and development of children. Women should be aware of their physical development. During this, he said that keep cleanliness around you. It is our duty to maintain cleanliness and everyone should discharge this responsibility. A healthy body will be made only with cleanliness. At the same time, Collector Riju Bafna said that such nutrients should be included in the food that develop the immunity of the body. Women usually do not consume lemon, orange or kale due to misconceptions, whereas they contain abundant amounts of vitamin C and potassium etc. which are beneficial for the body. The collector said that instead of eating junk food, women should consume seasonal fruits and pay attention to their nutrition. Healthy women are necessary for healthy children. He said that many types of tests are conducted by the health department for women. Women should get themselves tested and take necessary medicines to overcome the deficiencies. In the program, District and Women Child Development Program Officer Neelam Chauhan informed about the activities done during the Nutrition Month. Dr. GR Ambavatia, in-charge of Krishi Vigyan Kendra, told about the usefulness of vegetables, plants and coarse grains rich in nutrients. Nutrition expert Dr. Jitendra Maurya also informed about anemia prevention. On this occasion, certificates were given by the guests to the beneficiaries of Ladli Laxmi Yojana and the women who participated in the nutrition dish competition.