To mark Nutrition Month, a walk to raise awareness about the importance of nutrition was held at the Niazi Medical and Dental College in Sargodha, which was organised by well-known nutritionist Tehreem Sarwar. Dr. AG Niazi, the chairman of the board of directors, as well as faculty members and students, participated in the walk event […]
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Balance the reds with the greens
A balanced diet comprises food items from five food groups (vegetables, fruits, grains, dairy and protein) that are known to deliver all necessary nutrients that an individual requires. A balanced diet not only helps in maintaining health but it also helps to lower the risk of diseases. Dietary guidelines around the world explain that all […]
Transforming food systems should be central to efforts for achieving SDGs: Dr. Nishtar
ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania Nishtar on Thursday emphasized that transforming our food systems should be central to our efforts for achieving Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. Dr. Nishtar was keynoting the two high-level international events hosted by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and World Food […]
Holidays, vacations around the corner? Step on the scale every day to keep in shape
People who step on the scale every day during holidays tend to avoid gaining extra pounds, a new U.S. study suggests. Nutrition researcher Jamie Cooper of the University of Georgia and her colleagues set out to examine whether the simple act of weighing oneself daily could prevent weight gain during the winter holiday season, spanning […]
A stunted nutrition programme
In his victory speech after the July 25 elections, Prime Minister Imran Khan mentioned the prevalence of stunting, wasting and malnutrition among Pakistani children. This was to become a frequent theme and the subject appeared close to his heart. Hopes were raised that his government would make remedial measures in this regard a priority. Now […]
Pakistan’s legislative gap in nutrition
Pakistan has appalling nutrition statistics and is losing more than 1.229 trillion rupees (2-3% GDP) annually. A significant proportion of the population is unable to meet its dietary needs as nearly 39 percent of people are living in multidimensional poverty. A great many are not able to provide a glass of milk, an apple daily […]
‘You are what you eat’
Food is a prerequisite to human survival, to each of us. We live in a world with plenty of food items to choose from, but making healthy choices from the vast variety of food items is more complex than deciding what to eat. Eating is not just about satisfying your hunger, it is about feeding […]
Five healthy foods that fight depression
Depression is one of the most common health problems, given the type of lifestyles that people have nowadays. Various factors may contribute towards turning people into an emotional and a mental wreck. Many also stay oblivious to the obvious fact that you can eat your way to a better mental state. There are foods that […]