Recent news highlights the inauguration of the 2nd edition of Eat Right Mela in New Delhi. Conducted under the auspices of the Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, this event is a platform to sensitize citizens about the importance of eating right.
Eat Right Mela: Nudging Citizens Towards Improved Nutrition
The Eat Right Mela aims to educate citizens about the health and nutritional benefits of various food categories. The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) hosts this event as an outreach activity to nudge individuals into making healthier food choices.
The PURPLE Book: Simplifying Diet Plans for Common Medical Conditions
Another significant highlight of the event was the launch of The PURPLE Book, a handbook on diets for diseases. Developed and vetted by experts in the field, this resource provides hospitals with general guidelines for drafting suitable diets for common medical conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer, gut disorders, and more. The format is easy-to-understand, reducing the complexity of dealing with diet-associated illnesses.
Network for Scientific Co-operation for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (NetSCoFAN): Uniting Research and Academia
The inauguration of the NetSCoFAN marks a crucial step towards strengthening India’s food and nutrition research infrastructure. It’s a collaborative network of research and academic institutions working in diverse areas such as biological, chemical, nutrition & labelling, food of animal/plant origin, water & beverages, food testing, and safer & sustainable packaging.
| Network Mission |
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| Identify research gaps in food safety and applied nutrition |
| Collect and collate data on food safety issues |
| Develop a comprehensive database for risk assessment activities |
Indian Food Sharing Alliance (IFSA): Addressing Food Waste and Hunger
The conversation on food safety and nutrition would be incomplete without addressing the pressing issues of food waste and hunger. To this end, the Indian Food Sharing Alliance (IFSA) initiative was underscored during the event. It seeks to reduce food wastage and hunger by distributing surplus food to the needy through structured systems. The mantra ‘Save Food Share Food’ is the driving factor behind this noble mission.