The POSHAN Abhiyaan (National Nutrition Mission) in India tracks which indicator as its primary nutritional target for children under 2 years?
- A 100% breastfeeding rates in first 6 months
- B Elimination of iodine deficiency disorders
- C Reduction in stunting, wasting, and underweight — 2% reduction per year in stunting and 2% in underweight ✓
- D Zero vitamin A deficiency by 2022
Correct answer: C. Reduction in stunting, wasting, and underweight — 2% reduction per year in stunting and 2% in underweight
Explanation
POSHAN Abhiyaan (Pradhan Mantri Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nutrition), launched in March 2018, targets reduction in stunting by 2% per year, reduction in undernutrition (underweight) by 2% per year, and reduction in low birth weight by 2% per year. The programme uses real-time monitoring through the POSHAN Tracker mobile application and focuses on the first 1000 days (conception to 2 years). The goal is to achieve a stunting-free India.
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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