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Balanced diet
restaurantA healthy plate
Every meal should have: cereals (rice, roti, millets like bajra and jowar), pulses or beans, vegetables and fruits, and milk or curd. Add eggs, fish or meat if the family eats them. Use little oil, sugar and salt.
The more colours on the plate, the more nutrients.
scienceIodised salt
Use only iodised salt. Iodine protects a child's brain development and prevents goitre. Store salt in a closed container away from heat and damp.
Check the packet for 'Iodised' written on it.
child_careAnganwadi food (POSHAN)
Under POSHAN Abhiyaan, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers and children 6 months to 6 years get take-home ration or hot cooked meals from the Anganwadi. Make sure every eligible family is registered.
Take-home ration is for the mother or child, not for the whole family.
infoFor training ASHA workers. Always follow your ANM, Medical Officer and the latest Government guidelines. In an emergency, call 108.