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CFTRI launches Nutrition Intervention Programme for malnourished children in Mysuru district

Mysuru: As per National Family Health Survey-5, nearly one third of the children in India are having low weight and height for their age and 62 percent of them are anaemic. These…

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Published June 29, 2025 · 2 min read
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Mysuru: As per National Family Health Survey-5, nearly one third of the children in India are having low weight and height for their age and 62 percent of them are anaemic.

These deficiencies, apart from impairing growth, reduces mental ability, compromises immunity and affects metabolism. Research has shown that undernourished are at higher risk of getting non-communicable disease in their adulthood.

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