(a) whether one child is dying in every minute in the country due to
the deficiency of proteins;
(b) if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the children in the age group of 4-6 years get only 16 per cent of
Vitamin A, 35 per cent of iron contents and 45 per cent of Calcium;
(d) if so, the details thereof; and
(e) the remedial measures taken by the Government for the improvement in this
regard?
THE MINISTER OF HEALTH & FAMILY WELFARE (SHRI GHULAM NABI AZAD)
(a) to (d): As per the National Nutrition Monitoring Bureau (NNMB) Diet and
Nutrition status survey report, 2006, conducted in 9 states by Indian Council
of Medical Research, no children below age 5 years revealed the problem of
kwashiorkor, which is the clinical manifestation of protein deficiency.
Further the median intake of Vitamin A, Iron and Calcium in the age
group 4-6 years was 66 micrograms, 6.8 mg. and 202 mg, respectively which
were 16.5%, 37.7% and 50% of the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA).
(e) Government has taken various measures to improve the health & nutrition
status of vulnerable population including children. The brief details are annexed.