Nutritional Programmer- A Supplement For Health

The special nutrition program me (SNP) was launched in 1970-71 by the ministry of social welfare, government of India. It was initially launched as a central programmer but was transferred to the state sector during the fifth five year plan. During the sixth and seventh year plans, steps were taken to convert the SNP centers on the pattern of IDS scheme by strengthening them with health and other inputs.

OBJECTIVES-The objectives of the program me is to improve the nutritional status of preschool children, pregnant and lactating mothers of poor sociology- economic groups in urban slums, tribal areas and drought prone rural areas.

BENEFICIARIES-The program me caters to-

  1. Preschool children.
  2. Pregnant and lactating mothers.

The beneficiaries are selected on the basis of their sociology- economic groups. The pregnant mother in the last trimester and lactating mothers during the first four months are given priority. The malnourished children are also given priority.

ACTIVITIES- The activities of the program me include-

  1. To provide supplementary nutrition.
  2. To provide health care services including supply of vitamin A solution and iron and folic acid tablets.

The supplementary nutrition is provided to children in 6-72 months, to provide 300 calories and 10 gm protein per child per day. The severely malnourished children are provided 600 calories and 20 gm protein /day. Iron and folic acid tablets and vitamin A solution are also provided.

The pregnant and lactating mothers receive supplementary nutrition containing 600 calories and 20gm protein per day. Iron and folic acid tablets are also provided.

ORGANIZATION- the program me is implemented through a network of Ballads, which are located at the village / community level.

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