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DON'T WASTE FOOD

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DON'T WASTE FOOD Most people don't realize how much food they throw away every day — from uneaten leftovers to spoiled produce. EFA estimates that in 2018 , about 68 percent of the wasted food we generated—or about 42.8 million tons-- ended up in landfills or combustion facilities. By managing food sustainably and reducing waste, we can help businesses and consumers save money, provide a bridge in our communities for those who do not have enough to eat, and conserve resources for future generations Benefits of Reducing Wasted food Saves money  from buying less food. Reduces methane emissions  from landfills and lowers your carbon footprint. Conserves energy and resources , preventing pollution involved in the growing, manufacturing, transporting, and selling food (not to mention hauling the food waste and then landfilling it). Supports your community  by providing donated untouched food that would have otherwise gone to waste to those who might not have a steady food...
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CHILDHOOD MALNUTRITION

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 Malnutrition in children India is home to 46.6 million stunted children, a third of world’s total as per Global Nutrition Report 2018.  Nearly half of all under-5 child mortality in India is attributable to undernutrition. Any country cannot aim to attain economic and social development goals without addressing the issue of malnutrition. Poor nutrition in the first 1000 days of a child’s life can also lead to stunted growth, which is associated with impaired cognitive ability and reduced school and work performance. Malnutrition in children occurs as a complex interplay among various factors like poverty, maternal health illiteracy, diseases like diarrhoea, home environment, dietary practices, hand washing and other hygiene practices, etc. Low birth weight, episode of diarrhoea within the last 6 months and the presence of developmental delay are often associated with malnutrition in most developing nations including India.   Malnutrition in Children Can Be Caus...
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WASTE MANAGEMENT

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  WASTE MANAGEMENT                Waste management  (or  waste disposal ) includes the activities and actions required to manage waste  from its inception to its final disposal.  This includes the collections , transport, treatment and disposal of waste, together with monitoring and regulation of the waste management process and waste-related laws , technologies, economic mechanisms. Waste can be solid, liquid, or gaseous and each type has different methods of disposal and management. Waste management deals with all types of waste, including industrial, biological, household, municipal, organic, biomedical, radioactive wastes. In some cases, waste can pose a threat to human health.  Health issues are associated throughout the entire process of waste management. Health issues can also arise indirectly or directly. Directly, through the handling of said waste, and indirectly through the consumption of water, soil and fo...
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MENTAL HEALTH DUE TO PANDEMIC

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  Mental   health du ring pandemic Page title What Is Mental Health? Main page content Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.                        The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety.  Learning to  cope with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and those around you become more resilient. Stress can cause t...
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