Families urged to consider fortified rice to improve nutrient supply
Karnataka's Health Minister has encouraged families to consume fortified rice to enhance nutrient intake and boost immunity. The initiative aims to address nutrient insecurity, particularly among vulnerable populations like pregnant women and malnourished children. Industry experts highlight the potential for fortified rice to improve public health outcomes amid rising lifestyle diseases.
- ▪Karnataka's Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao promotes the consumption of fortified rice for better nutrition.
- ▪India produces around 115 million tonnes of rice annually, with 35 to 40 million tonnes fortified with essential nutrients.
- ▪Approximately 60% of Indians experience 'hidden hunger' due to nutrient deficiencies in their diets.
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Karnataka’s Health and Family Welfare Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao on Tuesday urged families to consume fortified rice whenever possible to ensure that they get all required nutrients, boost their immunity and stay healthy.The Minister was speaking at an industry workshop titled “Unlocking market potential: advancing fortified rise in Karnataka” here.Mr. Gundu Rao said, “With the promotion of millets, we are being told to move away from rice and wheat, the grains that are very much ingrained in our cuisine.
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