Which of the following are the objectives of 'National Nutrition Mission'? 1. To create awareness relating to malnutrition among pregnant women and lactating mothers. 2. To reduce the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls and women. 3. To promote the consumption of millets, coarse cereals and unpolished rice. 4. To promote the consumption of poultry eggs. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
- A1 and 2 onlyCorrect
- B1, 2 and 3 only
- C1, 2 and 4 only
- D3 and 4 only
Explanation
The 'National Nutrition Mission' (Poshan Abhiyaan), launched by the Government of India, has several key objectives focused on improving nutritional outcomes across the country.
Statement 1 is correct: A primary objective of the mission is to create widespread awareness relating to malnutrition, particularly among vulnerable groups like pregnant women and lactating mothers, and to promote appropriate feeding practices.
Statement 2 is correct: Reducing the incidence of anaemia among young children, adolescent girls, and women is a specific and crucial target of the National Nutrition Mission, as anaemia is a widespread public health problem in India.
Statement 3 is incorrect: While promoting diverse diets is generally encouraged for better nutrition, the National Nutrition Mission's explicit and specific objectives, as originally defined, do not include a standalone focus on promoting the consumption of millets, coarse cereals, and unpolished rice as a distinct mission target. Its focus is broader on addressing malnutrition, stunting, wasting, and anaemia.
Statement 4 is incorrect: Similarly, promoting the consumption of poultry eggs, while beneficial for protein intake, is not listed as a specific, explicit objective of the National Nutrition Mission. The mission focuses more on overall nutritional improvement and behavioral change communication rather than endorsing specific food items.
Therefore, only statements 1 and 2 are direct and stated objectives of the National Nutrition Mission.

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