NUTRITION-Infant and young Child nutrition during and after illness

NUTRITION-Infant and young Child nutrition during and after illness

Infant and young Child nutrition during and after illness
During the preconception period and pregnancy there is an enormous responsibility to eat well to ensure the safety and health of the unborn baby.
Key behaviours during preconception:
Prevent Iron Deficiency anaemia through:
Eating foods rich in iron (natural or fortified).
De-worming using Mebendazole or Albendazole every six months.

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HEALTHY NUTRITION -Supplementary Nutrition Programs 2014-2015

HEALTHY NUTRITION -Supplementary Nutrition Programs 2014-2015

Supplementary Nutrition Programme
The Supplementary Nutrition is one of the six services provided under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) Scheme which is primarily designed to bridge the gap between the Recommended Dietary Allowance (FDA) and the Average Daily Intake (ADI). Supplementary Nutrition is given to the children (6 months – 6 years) and pregnant and lactating mothers under the ICDS Scheme.

The Government of India, on 24.2.2009, has issued revised
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REAL HEROES IN REAL WORLD-HAPPY DOCTORS DAY 1ST JULY 2015

REAL HEROES IN REAL WORLD-HAPPY DOCTORS DAY 1ST JULY 2015

HAPPY DOCTORS DAY

TODAY,

July 1 all across India to honour the legendary physician and the second Read More !

LATEST OPHTHALMOLOGY FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTION WITH ANSWER 2015

LATEST OPHTHALMOLOGY FREQUENTLY ASK QUESTION WITH ANSWER 2015

Q.Kayser Fleischer ring is ?
A.Pathognomic of Wilson’s disease
B.Occurs in all patients with hepatic failure due to Wilson’s disease
C.Occurs in all patients with neurological manifestations of Wilson’s disease
D.Disappears wih desferrioxamine treatment

ANS C

Q.Patients presents with a hypertropia(strabismus) of r/e with a small esotropia resulting in a diagonal diplopia with tilted images and a head tilt on the opposite shoulder. Read More !