Launch of Morning Nutrition – “Raagi Cereals Health Mix” to 19,000 Govt. school children in Giddalur constituency of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh – 9th September 2022
September 12th, 2022
‘National Nutrition Month’ is observed in the month of September every year to create awareness about good nutrition and health, and its importance in human lives. The latest National Family Health Survey shows high levels of malnutrition and anaemia amongst children below five years. Annapoorna Trust continues to address the nutrition needs at various rural hinterlands of India with a mission, ‘Let No Child Go to School Hungry Ever.’
With the initiative of Annapoorna Trust, 19,000 government school-going children in Giddalur constituency of Prakasam district, Andhra Pradesh will receive ‘Raagi Cereals Health drink.’ Ragi is considered one of the most nutritious cereals and helps maintain good health. An excellent source of calcium, protein, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and rich source of vitamin C and E, high in B complex vitamins – thiamine, riboflavin, niacin and folic acid, it is extremely beneficial for growing children.
Easy to prepare and tasty to drink, this tasty mix is filled with nutrients and has received positive feedback from teachers, cooks and the children as well. 10 gms of this health mix along with 5 gms of jaggery is mixed in boiling water to make a 150ml/200ml health drink.
