(a) the details of food/foodgrains, alongwith their nutrition value, made available under Mid Day Meal Scheme (MDMS);
(b) whether the Government has recently assessed the nutritional status of children covered under MDMS;
(c) if so, the outcome thereof;
(d) whether the Government regularly conducts routine health check-up of the children and also administers mirco nutrient supplements; and
(e) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
(SMT. D. PURANDESWARI)
(a): The details of foodgrains provided under the Mid Day Meal
Scheme and their nutritional value is as under: -
S. Items Primary Upper Primary No. Quantity Nutritional Quantity Nutritional (in gms) Value (in gms) Value
Energy Protein Energy Protein content Content conten Conten (in (in gms) (in (in gms) calo calo ries) ries)
1. Food 100 340 8 150 510 14 grains (Rice/ Wheat)
2. Pulses 20 70 5 30 105 6.6
3. Vegetab 50 25 - 75 37 - les (Leafy & Others)
4. Oil & 5 45 - 7.5 68 - Fat
5. Salt & As per - - As pe - - Condi need need ments 480 13 720 20.6