Ep #01: Nutrition (Part 1) with Tanya Agrawal, Public Policy Expert
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In our inaugural episode, we invite Tanya Agrawal to speak about all things Nutrition! Tanya is a young professional with over 8 years of experience in the social and public health space. Tanya refers to several documents, reports and programs in our 25 minute chat. You can find these here:
- Global Hunger Index
- National Nutrition Mission (Poshan Abhiyan)
- Integrated Child Development Services Scheme
- National Family Health Survey - 4 (2015-16)
- National Family Health Survey - 5 (2019-20)
- Global Nutrition Targets - 2025
Tune in to hear about:
- Tanya's background in Public Health
- The critical difference between Nutrition and Hunger
- Double Burden of Malnutrition
- The relationship between Nutrition and Public Health
- Anaemia as a major cause of concern among Indian women
- What are the 3 critical anthropometric indicators of malnutrition?
- What is the GoI's flagship ICDS program? How does it work?
- How are Self-Help Groups assisting the ICDS program and how do they solve the challenges of accountability?
- What are the logistical and programmatic challenges in the ICDC program?
- Why is it difficult to track progress in Nutrition specific public health programs?
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