Malnutrition: a Major Threat
Prepared By: Farhad Ahmed Chowdhary Nastasia Millet Shivya Manna Shweta Karkoon Shyam Maheshwari
"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children"
- Nelson Mandela
Agenda - Generation NEXT
• Introduction & understanding of
– – – – – Child Education Child Nutrition Child Labor Child Abuse Child Trafficking
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Causes of these issues Stakeholders who are responsible Framework design Impact on the society and economy Initiatives taken by corporations Conclusion
Child Education
UNICEF definition
Early childhood is defined as the period from birth to eight years old. A time of remarkable brain growth, these years lay the foundation for subsequent learning and development.
UNICEF’s framework on education Rights-based, child-friendly schools
Helps children realize their rights to basic education Helps them face the challenges of new century enhances their health and well-being Guarantee them safe and secured space for learning Free from violence and abuse
Two characteristics of “A rights-based, child-friendly school”
It is a child-seeking school Actively identifying excluded children to get them enrolled in school It is a child-centerd school Acting in the best interests of the child, leading to the realization of the child’s full potential
World Statistics of Child Education
Statistics on Education and Income
Child Nutrition
Nutrition is the intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs.
Importance of Nutrition
• Micronutrient deficiencies • Less risk of chronic disease
Role of Nutrition
Effects
• Good nutrition – an adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity – is a cornerstone of good health. • Poor nutrition (Malnutrition) can lead to reduced immunity, increased susceptibility to disease, impaired physical and mental development, and reduced productivity
Types of Malnutrition
• Over
"There can be no keener revelation of a society's soul than the way in which it treats its children"
- Nelson Mandela
Agenda - Generation NEXT
• Introduction & understanding of
– – – – – Child Education Child Nutrition Child Labor Child Abuse Child Trafficking
• • • • • •
Causes of these issues Stakeholders who are responsible Framework design Impact on the society and economy Initiatives taken by corporations Conclusion
Child Education
UNICEF definition
Early childhood is defined as the period from birth to eight years old. A time of remarkable brain growth, these years lay the foundation for subsequent learning and development.
UNICEF’s framework on education Rights-based, child-friendly schools
Helps children realize their rights to basic education Helps them face the challenges of new century enhances their health and well-being Guarantee them safe and secured space for learning Free from violence and abuse
Two characteristics of “A rights-based, child-friendly school”
It is a child-seeking school Actively identifying excluded children to get them enrolled in school It is a child-centerd school Acting in the best interests of the child, leading to the realization of the child’s full potential
World Statistics of Child Education
Statistics on Education and Income
Child Nutrition
Nutrition is the intake of food, considered in relation to the body’s dietary needs.
Importance of Nutrition
• Micronutrient deficiencies • Less risk of chronic disease
Role of Nutrition
Effects
• Good nutrition – an adequate, well balanced diet combined with regular physical activity – is a cornerstone of good health. • Poor nutrition (Malnutrition) can lead to reduced immunity, increased susceptibility to disease, impaired physical and mental development, and reduced productivity
Types of Malnutrition
• Over