Every year, the National Nutrition Week is observed from September 1 to September 7 to create an awareness in people about vital indicators of their well-being and prosperity. The week is observed to focus attention towards importance of living a healthy life.
Theme of 2021
This year the theme of the National Nutrition Week is "feeding smart right from start". News18 reports, "the government has established a program to provide correct information and raise awareness through seminars and camps. Through different subprograms such as Bharat Poshan Premier Quiz, Good Food Talk Show, and Healthy Khayega India, the week-long campaign will include industry leaders, youngsters, youth, adolescents, women, and the elderly."
History of the week
National Nutrition Week was first observed in March 1975 by members of the ADA (American Dietetic Association, now — the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics) to create public awareness about the need of nutrition education while promoting the profession of dietitians. With a positive public response the week-long celebration was expanded to a month-long event in 1980.
In India, the central government decided to launch a campaign, National Nutrition Week in 1982, to educate individuals about the significance of nutrition and to urge them to live a healthy and sustainable lifestyle.
Significance of the week
The Food and Nutrition Board of the Government of India’s Ministry of Women and Child Development observes this week-long annual celebration of National Nutrition Week. It is aimed to emphasize the significance and functioning of proper nutrition in the human body.