Vol. 8, Issue - 1, Part A (2024)

Dr. Soni

DOI: https://doi.org/10.33545/2616454X.2024.v8.i1a.262

Abstract:
India has the 10th-highest percentage of overweight children and the 17th-highest percentage of stunted children in the world, according to UNICEF. Under nutrition is thought to be the cause of 3 million child deaths annually, or over half of all child fatalities under the age of five. The most crucial 48 hours following delivery are these 48 hours, and many of these deaths might be prevented with appropriate prenatal and postpartum care. In addition, adequate breastfeeding reduces the risk of childhood obesity, diabetes, infections, and malnutrition. The WHO has launched maternal death and surveillance and response (MDSR), a critical strategy for reducing avoidable maternal mortality. For all living things in the universe to survive, food is essential. The dietary or pathya guidelines, together with the Ayurvedic principles of Ahara, are exceedingly detailed and grounded on empirical knowledge. Nutrition is the study of food, whereas dietetics is the application of food to health and disease. Classical literature vividly depicts the three tripods (Trayopastambha) of life: nourishment, sleep, and mental progress. Aushadhi (medicines) and Ahara (food and lifestyle) are the three foundations upon which all Ayurvedic prescriptions are based. Only themes like balanced diets, diets tailored to certain seasons, constitutions, and age groups, specific diets for each of Ayurveda's eight clinical divisions, food source classification, food item protection, appropriate and inappropriate eating regulations, and incompatible diets are covered in major works.