Sudhir Joshi
Purpose: Malnutrition among school children is a cause
of concern in India. Faulty dietary practices, lack of physical
activity and stress are the major factors contributing to
dual burden of mal nutrition in school children. Anemia
– micronutrient malnutrition is also prevalent among
this group. Various strategies to improve nutritional status
are implemented at present. Recently National nutrition
Mission is focusing on Jan andolan strategy to create
awareness in community for improving their nutritional
status. the present study was planned to form a nutrition
brigade – change agents to sensitize their own school fellows
on various aspects of nutrition and health.