As per the Theme of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and to assess of nutritional status of children an Event has been Organized in Block Nurpur Bedi of District-Rupnagar Punjab. on This Event Anganwari Worker and circle Supervisor give the information that The World Health Organisation defines SAM by very low weight-for-height or a mid-upper arm circumference less than 115 mm, or by the presence of nutritional oedema and MAM is defined as moderate wasting and/or mid-upper-arm circumference (MUAC) greater or equal to 115 mm and less than 125 mm. Both MAM and SAM have severe health repercussions on the health of a child. Children suffering from SAM have very low weight for their height and are nine times more likely to die in case of diseases due to their weakened immune system. Those suffering from MAM are also at increased risk of morbidity and mortality during childhood. and to tackle the high persistence of malnutrition in the country, the Centre launched the Poshan Abhiyan programme to reduce low birth weight, stunting and undernutrition and anaemia among children, adolescent girls and women.
