Silvester D’ Souza

Daijiworld Media Network – Kundapur (EP)

Kundapur, Sep 2: “Our ancestors had a profound knowledge of nutrition. Their life spans were a witness to it. Their lifespan used to be between 80 – 90 years. But we get their experience when we are 45 – 50 years old. Our food habits and other factors cause it. Malnutrition is a serious matter. The government is taking action in this direction but we too have the responsibility. We need to create awareness to avoid malnutrition. Balanced food is essential,” said Kundapur additional district and sessions judge Abdul Rahim Hussain Shaikh.

He was speaking after inaugurating the legal information and nutrition campaign held as part of world nutrition month by the taluk legal services committee, advocates association, women and children’s development department, infant development project officer and taluk administration at Kundapur taluk panchayat auditorium on Saturday.

“The trend of suicides is increasing these days. It is a shocking development. Malnutrition might be one of the causes for it. Mental strength is essential. We should work towards reducing suicides,” he said.

Taluk legal services committee president, senior civil judge Raju N said that physical strength is essential for the achievements of children in the future. “Therefore the nutrition month is being observed across the country to create awareness,” he said.

Chief civil and JMFC judge, taluk legal services committee secretary Shruthi S spoke on the occasion. Kundaput tahsidlar Shobhalaxmi presided over the programme.

Kundapur block education officer Shobha Shetty, advocate’s association chief secretary J Srinath Rao and others were present.

Resource persons, Ayush Dhama hospital medical officer Dr Soni and Dr Swathi Shenoy gave information about nutrition.

Kundapur infant development project officer Anuradha gave an introduction and welcomed. Prabhavati Shetty compered the programme.