Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission'? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. 2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women. 3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice. 4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
A
1 and 2 only
Correct Answer
B
1, 2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 4 only
D
3 and 4 only
Explanation
The National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) focuses on reducing stunting, under-nutrition, and anaemia through behavioral change and inter-ministerial convergence, directly aligning with the objectives in statements 1 and 2. While promoting specific foods like millets or eggs (statements 3 and 4) may improve health, they are not formal, listed objectives of this specific mission, which instead prioritizes target-based reductions in malnutrition indicators. This question tests the core concept of the specific programmatic mandates and target groups of India’s flagship nutrition scheme.
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