‘Steps are on to make Vellore nutrition deficiency-free’

Highlighting the necessity to embrace conventional meals and dietary practices in day by day meals for residing a protracted and wholesome life, Mayor Sujatha Anandakumar on Wednesday stated steps had been being taken to make Vellore the primary vitamin deficiency-free district in Tamil Nadu.

Speaking on the valedictory perform of the National Nutrition Week celebrations organised by Naruvi Hospitals right here, Ms. Sujatha stated the fast improve in prevalence of diabetes was primarily resulting from altering way of life and meals. “Today, round 90% of pregnant ladies are vitamin poor. Importance to high quality meals and dietary practices needs to be given to stop such a pattern,” the Mayor stated.

Emphasising the necessity to substitute chemical fertilizers with pure and natural manure for cultivation of meals crops, G.V. Sampath, Chairman, Naruvi Hospitals, stated utilization of pure fertilizers would allow higher entry to of wholesome meals for to individuals.

In many growing and under-developed international locations, meals habits of individuals had been inflicting varied ailments, comparable to cardiac, gastro-enteric and pores and skin illnesses.

On the event, Ms. Anandakumar gave away prizes to winners of a contest on creation of placards with efficient and inventive slogans to advertise higher consciousness of vitamin and its significance to human well being. Naruvi Hospitals Executive Director, Paul Henry, Medical Superintendent Jacob Jose, General Manager Nithin Sampath and the Chief Operating Officer Manimaran had been current.