Extra calories, yes. But more than that, extra nutrients like folic acid, iron, B12, iodine, and calcium are critical. A 350 ...

In a new initiative, the Ministry of Health has urged all government offices to prominently display "sugar and fat boards" to ...

Obesity in India is rising rapidly, and lifestyle alone isn’t the only cause. It is a complex public health crisis.

Clearly, food security in India has evolved beyond merely ensuring caloric sufficiency—it now must encompass nutritional ...

New Delhi: With India facing an obesity crisis, the Centre has tasked the Indian Council of Medical Research ... As part of the plan, ICMR's National Institute of Nutrition is focusing on ...

Just because food is homemade doesn't mean it's automatically healthy. Contrary to popular belief, home-cooked meals aren't always nutritious and can work against your health goals.

The National Analytical Facility for Nutrition and Metabolism Research at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Hyderabad (TIFRH), was inaugurated by the Chairman-Atomic Energy Commission ...

Currently heading the nutrition information, communication and health education (NICHE) division at the ICMR-National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Dr SubbaRao is best known for his work on food ...

NEW YORK, NY (IANS) – Indian Canadian Afshan Khan has been appointed Coordinator of the Scaling Up Nutrition (SUN) Movement — a country-driven initiative led by 65 nations and four Indian ...

Dr. Kuruvilla Joseph appointed as first Pro Vice-Chancellor of IIST, with extensive research and international recognition.

The program began as a pilot program with the Cherokee and Chickasaw nations in 2018. These lawmakers want to make the ...

The National Nutrition Agency claims that the previously allocated budget is not sufficient to meet the needs of the free nutritious meals project for a full year.