Summary
It helps mothers, babies, children and families eat healthy foods.
Community childcare centres called Anganwadi centres will share tasty meals.
Everyone is invited to learn about caring for bodies and growing brains.
Key Points
4 points1
National Nutrition Month begins on Wednesday in Varanasi.
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Focus is on healthy eating for pregnant mothers, new mothers, children and teenagers.
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Anganwadi centres will provide fresh, diverse meals and teach good habits.
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The program also celebrates ten years of a government help program for expecting mothers.
New Words to Learn
8 wordsNational Nutrition Month
A special time when a country talks about eating healthy foods.
pregnant
When a woman is carrying a baby inside her belly.
lactating
When a mother is feeding her baby milk from her body.
adolescents
Kids who are growing up, usually between 10 and 19 years old.
Anganwadi centres
Local community places that look after young children and teach them about health.
cognitive
Related to thinking, learning and using the brain.
supplementary
Extra help or extra food added to make sure someone gets enough nutrition.
monitoring
Keeping a close watch to see how well something is working.
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