Introduction – National Nutrition Week is celebrated annually between September 1 and September 7 in India to spread awareness about proper eating habits and nutrition. The Indian Government undertakes several initiatives throughout the National Nutrition week to spread awareness about proper nutrition for good health. This week is observed to raise awareness about the importance of adaptive and nutritional eating habits for common people so that they can maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The main aim of National Nutrition Week is to take a balanced diet that is essential for active life and good health. The Government of India takes some steps to raise awareness about the right nutrition during National Nutrition Week. We should take the right amount of nutrients including minerals, vitamins, fats, and proteins on a regular diet.

History – Firstly, National Nutrition week is celebrated in March 1975 by the American Dietic Association (ADA) to enhance awareness among common people about good nutrition and encourage the profession of a dietician. The Government of India has been conducting National Nutrition Week since 1982 for educating people about good nutrition and urge them to lead healthy and sustainable lifestyles.

Theme – Earlier, the theme of National Nutrition Week in India in the year 2021 is “feeding smart right from the start”. But the theme of National Nutrition Week in the year 2022 has not been declared.

Significance – The Indian government launched the program to spread awareness and provide the right information about good nutrition and a balanced diet through seminars and several other programs on this day. The main aim of the Indian Government is to spread information about how people and kids can benefit from a good nutritional diet right from birth through several campaigns.

All the nutrients such as proteins, minerals, vitamins, fats, and many more are essential for a healthy lifestyle. There are many nutrients such as fats, fibers, carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and minerals that are very important in our daily diet to maintain a strong immune system. On this day, the India’s Ministry of Women and Child Development is organizing a week-long annual celebration of National Nutrition Week to highlight the importance of good nutrition and a balanced diet for a healthy lifestyle in common people all over India.