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…