Top New Year’s Resolutions for Health and Well-being in 2024
As we step into 2025, it’s the perfect time to prioritise health and well-being. Whether you’re aiming to adopt healthier habits or feel better, making small, sustainable changes can have a big impact. At Nourishing Schools Foundation, we are dedicated to empowering children with the knowledge to make healthier choices,…
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Empowering the Youth: How Nourishing Schools Supports the Vision of #ViksitBharat
View this post on Instagram A post shared by Nourishing Schools Foundation (@nourishingschools) A healthy nation begins with healthy children, and at Nourishing Schools Foundation, we are dedicated to empowering children with the knowledge and skills to lead healthier lives. Our programmes focus on equipping children in their formative…
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Empowering Children to Prevent Diabetes: A Focus on Nutrition Education
World Diabetes Day highlights the urgent need to address the global diabetes epidemic. According to the World Health Organization, the number of people living with diabetes has risen dramatically from 200 million in 1990 to 830 million in 2022, with a significant increase in low- and middle-income countries. Poor diet,…
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Addressing Hidden Hunger: How Schools Can Play a Vital Role
A recent report from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health highlights a critical issue: billions of people globally are consuming inadequate levels of essential micronutrients like iron, vitamin D, and zinc, leading to “hidden hunger.” This form of malnutrition impacts physical and cognitive development, particularly in children, leaving…
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Why Health and Nutrition NGOs Focus on Schools for Impact
Health and nutrition NGOs recognise that schools are powerful platforms for driving meaningful change in communities. By focusing their efforts on schools, these organisations can reach children during their formative years, shaping lifelong habits that improve health, well-being, and academic performance. Schools as Strategic Hubs for Nutrition Education Schools are…
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How School Nutrition Education Improves Learning and Health
School nutrition education plays a vital role in improving students’ health and learning outcomes. When children are educated about healthy eating habits, they can make informed choices that support their physical development and academic performance. Nourishing Schools Foundation has implemented nutrition education programmes in over 330 schools, impacting over 95,000…
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Why Climate-Smart Agriculture Matters for Rural Schools
In rural communities, schools are more than just centres of education; they are vital in building life skills that can impact students’ futures. Integrating climate-resilient agriculture into school curricula provides students with the tools to adapt to the growing challenges posed by climate change. Building Resilience in Farming Communities Climate…
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How We Use Data Dashboards to Drive Impact in School Nutrition Programmes
At Nourishing Schools Foundation, data is central to guiding our efforts in improving nutrition and wellness among schoolchildren. While our monitoring is not conducted in real-time, the surveys we carry out at three points over a two-year period (or a three-year period) provide us with valuable data on the progress…
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What We Learned from 650+ Student Ideas on Nutrition and Wellness
Last year, the Nourishing Schools Foundation launched the Fit and Fun Ideas Challenge, encouraging students across India to submit their creative ideas for improving nutrition and wellness in schools. The overwhelming response—more than 650 ideas—demonstrated how engaged students are with these critical topics. Their submissions provided valuable insights into how…
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Nutrition Conclave 2024: Driving Collective Action for a Healthier Future
On March 5th, 2024, the Nourishing Schools Foundation hosted the Nutrition Conclave in collaboration with the Department of Home Science, Mount Carmel College, Autonomous, Bengaluru. The event gathered experts to discuss solutions for addressing adolescent malnutrition in India. Opening Remarks The conclave began with a welcome address by Ms. Archana…
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