Fish as a Marvel Diet for Plummeting Malnutrition in Toddlers
Vimaladevi S.*
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (614 712), India
Navaneethan R.
International Center of Excellence in Seafood Science and Innovation, Faculty of Agro-Industry, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla (90112), Thailand
Krishnaveni K.N.
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (614 712), India
Sudarshan S.
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (614 712), India
Vijayarahavan V.
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (614 712), India
Alamelu V.
Dr. M.G.R. Fisheries College and Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Dr. J. Jayalalithaa Fisheries University, Thalainayeru, Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu (614 712), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Children, Fish, Malnutrition, Nutrition
Abstract
Malnutrition is a common, under-recognized and undertreated problem facing patients and clinicians. It is both a cause and consequence of disease and exists in institutional care and the community. Approximately 5% of the UK populations are underweight with a Body Mass Index (BMI) below 20 kg m-2, although obese individuals who unintentionally lose weight and subsequently have a BMI within the normal range are also at risk of malnutrition. India is home to 46.6 million stunted children, a third of world’s total as per Global Nutrition Report 2018. Aquatic foods already provide valuable nutrition and livelihoods to many. Taking these steps will help position sustainable fisheries and aquaculture to feed the world and alleviate malnutrition. As we enjoy the benefits of the ocean this summer, it’s time we also recognize that aquatic foods are an essential ingredient in ending hunger and malnutrition for billions around the world.
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