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Year : 2012 | Volume
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Nutritional programmes in Pakistan: A review
Asfandyar K Niazi1, Shaharyar K Niazi2, Arsalan Baber1
1 Shifa College of Medicine, Islamabad, Pakistan 2 Islamic International Medical and Dental College, Islamabad, Pakistan
Correspondence Address:
Asfandyar K Niazi Shifa College of Medicine, Pitras Bukhari Road, H-8/4, Islamabad Pakistan
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DOI: 10.4103/2278-019X.101297
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Malnutrition is a serious issue in Pakistani society. During the past few years, many nutritional programmes have been initiated by the governmental and nongovernmental organizations. Some of these programmes focus on raising awareness among the masses while others focus on either directly supplying nutrients to the people or fortification of dietary components. However, the root of the problem-illiteracy, poverty, and socioeconomic deprivation-is still being neglected. These programmes have not yet been able to take control of the situation and Pakistan is still far behind other countries when it comes to nutrition. This article reviews the nutritional programmes in place in Pakistan, analyses their limitations and suggests a way forward. |
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